Amino acid phosphate ester emulsifier
ARGININE HEXYLDECYL PHOSPHATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Amino acid phosphate ester combining arginine with a long-chain alcohol. Used as a gentle emulsifier and conditioning agent in creams and lotions, aimed at low-irritant, biocompatible formulation styles.
Skin benefits
- Amino acid-based emulsifier and skin conditioning agent
- Phosphate group supports gentle emulsification
- Compatible with low-irritant cleansing and emulsion systems
- Helps deliver actives in stable formats
Known concerns
- Limited public cosmetic safety dossier specific to this molecule
- Phosphate esters can be mildly irritating at high concentrations
- No specific SCCS opinion identified
- Performance and tolerance depend on supplier purity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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