Is Laneth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Laneth-4 Phosphate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Laneth-4 Phosphate
INCI: LANETH-4 PHOSPHATE
Laneth-4 Phosphate (CAS Not uniquely assigned (mixture; phosphate ester of PEG-4 lanolin alcohol ether)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – emulsifying agent; cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (mixture; phosphate ester of PEG-4 lanolin alcohol ether)
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Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent; cleansing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; no CIR monograph specific to this ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Laneth-4 Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Laneth-4 Phosphate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laneth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Laneth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laneth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Laneth-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (mixture; phosphate ester of PEG-4 lanolin alcohol ether).
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