Stearyl Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phosphoric acid, monooctadecyl ester
What does it do?
Stearyl 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
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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
Stearyl 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 Stearyl Phosphate?
Stearyl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phosphoric acid, monooctadecyl ester
Is Stearyl Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Stearyl Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Stearyl Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Stearyl Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Stearyl Phosphate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Stearyl Phosphate is 2958-09-0.
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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