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Surfactant

POTASSIUM C12-14 ALKYL PHOSPHATE

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A potassium salt of alkyl phosphoric acid used as a cleansing surfactant, generally considered safe in cosmetic applications.

Potassium C12-14 Alkyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a complex mixture of phosphoric acid esters with synthetic C12-14 fatty alcohols. Alkyl phosphates of this type are used in cleansing formulations and are not listed in EU Annex II or III under Regulation 1223/2009. The ingredient has good safety data for use in rinse-off products with low irritation potential. As a phosphate-based surfactant, it provides effective cleansing without the concerns associated with sulfate-based surfactants.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing and removal of dirt and oils
  • Gentle on skin compared to many sulfate surfactants
  • Used in facial cleansers and body washes

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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