Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl Phosphate

AKA “Hexadecyl dihydrogen phosphate, 3539-43-3, Hexadecyl phosphate, 1-Hexadecanol, dihydrogen phosphate, Hostaphat CC 100, VT07D6X67O, MACKESTER CEP, CRODAFOS MCA, DTXSID1045039”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Cetyl phosphate

AKA: Hexadecyl dihydrogen phosphate, 3539-43-3, Hexadecyl phosphate, 1-Hexadecanol, Dihydrogen phosphate, Hostaphat CC 100, VT07D6X67O, MACKESTER CEP, CRODAFOS MCA, DTXSID1045039

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

Hexadecyl dihydrogen phosphate

Formula

C16H35O4P

Mol. Weight

322.42

CAS #

3539-43-3

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Moisturizing

Boosts Collagen

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier and skin conditioning agent developed for modern cosmetics. Created to stabilize oil-water mixtures and improve the absorption and feel of skincare formulations.