PALMETH-2 PHOSPHATE

PALMETH-2 PHOSPHATE.

Valuable / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Palmeth-2 Phosphate functions as a versatile ingredient, primarily utilized for its cleansing and emulsifying capabilities in skincare formulations. It plays a critical role in stabilizing diverse mixtures by facilitating the uniform blend of otherwise incompatible water and oil components.

cleansing emulsifying surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by lowering the interfacial tension between disparate phases, thereby allowing oil and water-based ingredients to co-exist in a stable, homogeneous mixture as an emulsifier. Its surfactant properties also enable effective cleansing by solubilizing and removing impurities from the skin's surface.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence

Effective range N/A

Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility

Both

Optimal pH N/A

0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status

Safe with restrictions

Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has assessed the broader class of alkyl phosphates, including Palmeth-2 Phosphate, concluding their safety under current use practices and concentrations, provided they are formulated to be non-irritating. There is no specified maximum concentration, but safety is contingent upon proper formulation to avoid irritation.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal

No Dry

No Oily

No Sensitive

Irritancy Unknown

Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Palmeth-2 Phosphate is a valuable functional ingredient for promoting formulation stability and providing cleansing action, with its safety profile dependent on careful, non-irritating formulation practices.

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