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CETYL PHOSPHATE

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 12 list it before the 1% line and 5 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 17 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 17

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII VT07D6X67O · registered name CETYL PHOSPHATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Phosphates as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name リン酸セチル: 本品は、リン酸(*)とセタノール(*)のモノエステルである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CETYL PHOSPHATEINCI세틸포스페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)1-Hexadecanol, dihydrogen phosphateSynonymリン酸セチルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
3539-43-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
222-581-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID1045039
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID9025039
IUPAC
Hexadecyl dihydrogen phosphate
Molecular formula
C16H35O4P
Molecular weight
322.426 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Dry Powder, Liquid

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Emulsifier1
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1
  • Lubricating agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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