Dioleyl Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Di-(9-Octadecen-1-yl) hydrogen phosphate, (Z,Z)-
What does it do?
Dioleyl Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Dioleyl 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 Dioleyl Phosphate?
Dioleyl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Di-(9-Octadecen-1-yl) hydrogen phosphate, (Z,Z)-
Is Dioleyl Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dioleyl Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dioleyl Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Dioleyl Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Dioleyl Phosphate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dioleyl Phosphate is 14450-07-8.
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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