Is Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate
INCI: SODIUM LAURETH-2 PHOSPHATE
Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate (CAS 42612-52-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying), foaming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying), foaming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
sodium 2-dodecoxyethyl hydrogen phosphate
InChIKey
FNAQHDAADHAGHX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying), foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42612-52-2.
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