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Surfactant

C9-15 ALKYL PHOSPHATE

CAS 190454-07-0
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A phosphate ester surfactant from C9-15 alcohols — used for cleansing and emulsifying in cosmetics. Generally well tolerated at standard use levels, with mild skin-irritation potential when used at higher concentrations.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Anionic phosphate-ester surfactant
  • Cleansing and emulsification
  • Useful in low-pH and color cosmetics

Known concerns

  • May irritate skin at higher use levels
  • Potential for trace acidic residues affecting pH stability
  • Limited monograph for the specific C9-15 distribution

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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