Allowed in EU

C8-18 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate

A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

C8-18 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate is a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and C8-18 fluoroalcohol

What does it do?

C8-18 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Bulking

    adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

C8-18 Fluoroalcohol 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 C8-18 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate?

C8-18 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C8-18 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate is a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and C8-18 fluoroalcohol

Is C8-18 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C8-18 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C8-18 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate do in cosmetic products?

C8-18 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking.

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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: 15/10/2010