Is Glycereth-26 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Glycereth-26 Phosphate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glycereth-26 Phosphate
INCI: GLYCERETH-26 PHOSPHATE
Glycereth-26 Phosphate (CAS Not individually assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Chelating agent; surfactant emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Chelating agent; surfactant emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted, not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glycereth-26 Phosphate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "emulsion_stabilizer/rheology_modifier", "polymer_type": "polyether", "chemical_backbone": "ether/phosphate", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "1500-3000", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "HLB_value": "14-17", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_tr…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glycereth-26 Phosphate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycereth-26 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Glycereth-26 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycereth-26 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Glycereth-26 Phosphate functions as: Chelating agent; surfactant emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.
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