Mea-Dicetearyl Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phosphoric acid, bis(C16-18-alkyl) esters, 2-aminoethanol salt
What does it do?
Mea-Dicetearyl Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Mea-Dicetearyl Phosphate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mea-Dicetearyl Phosphate?
Mea-Dicetearyl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phosphoric acid, bis(C16-18-alkyl) esters, 2-aminoethanol salt
Is Mea-Dicetearyl Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Mea-Dicetearyl Phosphate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Mea-Dicetearyl Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Mea-Dicetearyl Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 15/10/2010