Allowed in EU

Potassium Ethylhexyl/isotrideceth-8 Phosphate

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

What is it?

Potassium Ethylhexyl/Isotrideceth-8 Phosphate is the potassium salt of a complex mixture of esters formed by the reaction of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and isotrideceth-8 with phosphoric acid.

What does it do?

Potassium Ethylhexyl/isotrideceth-8 Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Potassium Ethylhexyl/isotrideceth-8 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 Potassium Ethylhexyl/isotrideceth-8 Phosphate?

Potassium Ethylhexyl/isotrideceth-8 Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium Ethylhexyl/Isotrideceth-8 Phosphate is the potassium salt of a complex mixture of esters formed by the reaction of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and isotrideceth-8 with phosphoric acid.

Is Potassium Ethylhexyl/isotrideceth-8 Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Potassium Ethylhexyl/isotrideceth-8 Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Potassium Ethylhexyl/isotrideceth-8 Phosphate do in cosmetic products?

Potassium Ethylhexyl/isotrideceth-8 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: 12/11/2014