Is Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate
INCI: SODIUM CETETH-4 PHOSPHATE
Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate (CAS No single CAS widely published (ethoxylated cetyl alcohol phosphate ester, sodium salt)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (emulsifying) — alkyl phosphate ester emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No single CAS widely published (ethoxylated cetyl alcohol phosphate ester, sodium salt)
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Function
Surfactant (emulsifying) — alkyl phosphate ester emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR reviewed alkyl phosphates and concluded safe as used (2014 report)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant (emulsifying) — alkyl phosphate ester emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS widely published (ethoxylated cetyl alcohol phosphate ester, sodium salt).
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