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LAURETH-4 PHOSPHATE

Molecular structure

Definition

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-dodecyl-omega-hydroxy-, phosphate

US FDA substance register · UNII 0N8G76HI1O · registered name LAURETH-9 PHOSPHATE · polymer

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ラウレス-4リン酸: 本品は、リン酸(*)とラウレス-4(*)のエステルである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name ラウレス-7リン酸: 本品は、リン酸(*)とラウレス-7(*)のエステルである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name ラウレス-8リン酸: 本品は、リン酸(*)とラウレス-8(*)のエステルである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

LAURETH-4 PHOSPHATEINCI라우레스-4포스페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)라우레스-8포스페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-,phosphateSynonymLAURETH-7 PHOSPHATESynonymLAURETH-8 PHOSPHATESynonymラウレス-4リン酸Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
39464-66-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID20894408

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Initial boiling point and range
304.4 ℃
Flash point
74.9 ℃
Molecular weight
442.52

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 19 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Surfactant (surface active agent)8
  • Emulsifier4
  • Cleaning agent3
  • Wetting agent (non-aqueous)2
  • Dispersing agent2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

Linked databases 12