Disodium Lauryl Phosphate

AKA “50957-96-5, DTXSID10885426, RefChem:862596, DTXCID501024806, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DODECYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT, Monosodium monolauryl phosphate, 17026-83-4, Sodium Monododecyl Phosphate (contains, Monosodium dodecyl phosphate, sodium;dodecyl hydrogen phosphate”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Disodium lauryl phosphate

AKA: 50957-96-5, DTXSID10885426, RefChem:862596, DTXCID501024806, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DODECYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT, Monosodium monolauryl phosphate, 17026-83-4, Sodium Monododecyl Phosphate (contains, Monosodium dodecyl phosphate, Sodium;dodecyl hydrogen phosphate

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Phosphoric acid, dodecyl ester, sodium salt

Effective at 4.42%

Formula

C12H26NaO4P

Mol. Weight

288.30

CAS #

50957-96-5

Form

Powder

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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.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Developed as a mild phosphate ester surfactant in mid-to-late 20th century cosmetics. Designed as a gentler alternative to traditional sulfate-based surfactants.