Stearyl Phosphate

Stearyl Phosphate

AKA “Octadecyl dihydrogen phosphate, Monostearyl phosphate, 2958-09-0, Monooctadecyl orthophosphate, Stearyl acid phosphate, UNII-NDC1GQT17K, NDC1GQT17K, EINECS 220-983-1, NSC 41920, NSC-41920”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Stearyl phosphate

AKA: Octadecyl dihydrogen phosphate, Monostearyl phosphate, 2958-09-0, Monooctadecyl orthophosphate, Stearyl acid phosphate, UNII-NDC1GQT17K, NDC1GQT17K, EINECS 220-983-1, NSC 41920, NSC-41920

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

Phosphoric acid, monooctadecyl ester

Formula

C18H39O4P

Mol. Weight

350.50

CAS #

2958-09-0

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

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic compound developed for use in cosmetics as an emulsifier and conditioning agent. No traditional historical use; created to meet modern formulation needs in the 20th century.