Is Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate
INCI: SODIUM DIHEXADECYL PHOSPHATE
Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate (CAS Related to Dicetyl Phosphate: CID 75143 (free acid); sodium salt CAS varies by supplier) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier, surfactant (vesicle/liposome former). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Related to Dicetyl Phosphate: CID 75143 (free acid); sodium salt CAS varies by supplier
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Function
Emulsifier, surfactant (vesicle/liposome former)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed as part of 28 alkyl phosphates concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate functions as: Emulsifier, surfactant (vesicle/liposome former). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to Dicetyl Phosphate: CID 75143 (free acid); sodium salt CAS varies by supplier.
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