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SODIUM LAURETH-2 PHOSPHATE.

Valuable CAS 42612-52-2 / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate is a versatile cleansing agent and emulsifier, essential for creating stable cosmetic formulations and effectively removing impurities from the skin and hair.

Summary

Surfactant Emulsifying Agent Cleansing Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by reducing the surface tension of liquids, allowing water to mix with and lift fat and soil particles for efficient cleansing. As an emulsifier, its unique molecular structure, possessing both oil-attracting (lipophilic) and water-attracting (hydrophilic) parts, enables the creation of finely dispersed, stable mixtures of oil and water by lowering interfacial tension.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Surfactants are frequently employed in synergistic combinations to achieve optimal performance characteristics, such as soil dissolution, foam generation, and favorable skin tolerance.

Synergies

  • Other surfactants for enhanced cleansing, foam, and skin tolerance.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Low

The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (CIR) concluded that alkyl phosphates, including Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate, are safe for use in cosmetic products when formulated to be non-irritating.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
No Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate is a valuable surfactant and emulsifier for achieving effective cleansing and stable formulations, provided it is properly formulated to be non-irritating.

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