Myristyl Phosphate
AKA “Tetradecyl dihydrogen phosphate, Phosphoric acid monotetradecyl ester, 1-Tetradecanol, dihydrogen phosphate, UNII-DF6HW7A5EB, tetradecyl phosphate, monomyristyl phosphate, monotetradecyl phosphate, EINECS 233-184-8, N-TETRADECYL PHOSPHATE
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Myristyl phosphate
AKA: Tetradecyl dihydrogen phosphate, Phosphoric acid monotetradecyl ester, 1-Tetradecanol, Dihydrogen phosphate, UNII-DF6HW7A5EB, Tetradecyl phosphate, Monomyristyl phosphate, Monotetradecyl phosphate, EINECS 233-184-8, N-TETRADECYL PHOSPHATE
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
tetradecyl dihydrogen phosphate
Formula
C14H31O4P
Mol. Weight
294.37
CAS #
10054-29-2
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.
Oral Care
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Supports dental health
Traditional Use
A synthetic phosphate ester developed in modern cosmetic chemistry. Used as a conditioning and humectant agent in skincare formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR