Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate (Formerly Tri-C12-15 Pareth-6 Phosphate)
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate is a complex mixture of triesters of phosphoric acid and a synthetic C12-15 ethoxylated alcohol containing an average of 6 moles of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate (Formerly Tri-C12-15 Pareth-6 Phosphate) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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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
Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate (Formerly Tri-C12-15 Pareth-6 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 Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate (Formerly Tri-C12-15 Pareth-6 Phosphate)?
Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate (Formerly Tri-C12-15 Pareth-6 Phosphate) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate is a complex mixture of triesters of phosphoric acid and a synthetic C12-15 ethoxylated alcohol containing an average of 6 moles of ethylene oxide.
Is Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate (Formerly Tri-C12-15 Pareth-6 Phosphate) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate (Formerly Tri-C12-15 Pareth-6 Phosphate) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate (Formerly Tri-C12-15 Pareth-6 Phosphate) do in cosmetic products?
Tri-C12-15 Alketh-6 Phosphate (Formerly Tri-C12-15 Pareth-6 Phosphate) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying, 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: 19/02/2024