Is Steareth-3 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Steareth-3 Phosphate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Steareth-3 Phosphate
INCI: STEARETH-3 PHOSPHATE
Steareth-3 Phosphate (CAS 62362-49-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – cleansing agent; anionic emulsifier (phosphate ester of steareth-3). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent; anionic emulsifier (phosphate ester of steareth-3)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-octadecoxyethyl dihydrogen phosphate
InChIKey
JOIFGFCERYSPEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed in FDA substance registry (UNII: 1D81F0QZ3U); also FDA indirect food additive
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Steareth-3 Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Steareth-3 Phosphate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Steareth-3 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Steareth-3 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Steareth-3 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Steareth-3 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing agent; anionic emulsifier (phosphate ester of steareth-3). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 62362-49-6.
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