Disodium Oleyl Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phosphoric acid, 9-octadecenyl ester, disodium salt
What does it do?
Disodium Oleyl Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or 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
Disodium Oleyl 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 Disodium Oleyl Phosphate?
Disodium Oleyl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phosphoric acid, 9-octadecenyl ester, disodium salt
Is Disodium Oleyl Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Oleyl Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Oleyl Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Oleyl Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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