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:
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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
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