Tricetyl Phosphate

Tricetyl Phosphate

AKA “Trihexadecyl phosphate, 1-Hexadecanol, phosphate (3:1), tripalmityl phosphate, UNII-418WF120PG, 418WF120PG, DTXSID80273917, RefChem:190959, DTXCID50196407, TRICETYL PHOSPHATE [INCI]”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Tricetyl phosphate

AKA: Trihexadecyl phosphate, 1-Hexadecanol, Phosphate (3:1), Tripalmityl phosphate, UNII-418WF120PG, 418WF120PG, DTXSID80273917, RefChem:190959, DTXCID50196407, TRICETYL PHOSPHATE [INCI]

Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4

Synthetic

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The CIR Expert Panel concluded the following 28 alkyl phosphates are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating...Tricetyl Phosphate...

Formula

C48H99O4P

Mol. Weight

771.30

CAS #

68814-13-1

Form

Powder

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Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Plasticiser

Creates protective layer

Adds flexibility

Traditional Use

A synthetic ingredient developed in 20th-century cosmetic chemistry. Used as an emollient, viscosity modifier, and conditioning agent in hair and skin care products.