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Surfactant

POTASSIUM LAURYL PHOSPHATE

CAS 39322-78-6 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A phosphate-ester surfactant milder than sulfate-style cleansers. Effective in acidic cleansers; standard surfactant defat caveats at high levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant for cleansers
  • Acid-stable in formulations
  • Lower irritation than SLS

Known concerns

  • Higher use levels can dry skin
  • Not as mild as amino-acid surfactants
  • Eye irritation potential at high levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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