Amp-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, solvent, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is the aminomethylpropanol salt of a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and a perfluoroalkylethyl alcohol containining 8 to 18 carbons in the alkyl chain.
What does it do?
Amp-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Amp-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Amp-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate?
Amp-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is the aminomethylpropanol salt of a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and a perfluoroalkylethyl alcohol containining 8 to 18 carbons in the alkyl chain.
Is Amp-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Amp-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Amp-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Amp-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, solvent, surfactant - cleansing.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/04/2013