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TEA-C8-10 ALKYL PHOSPHATE.

Valuable / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

TEA-C8-10 ALKYL PHOSPHATE functions primarily as a surfactant, effectively reducing surface tension to facilitate the mixing of oil and water. In skincare, it acts as a cleansing agent to remove impurities, while also serving as an emulsifier and foam producer in various formulations.

Summary

cleansing surfactant emulsifying foam producing

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by disrupting the surface tension between liquids, allowing hydrophobic (oil) and hydrophilic (water) phases to combine. This action enables it to encapsulate and lift fat and soil particles from the skin and hair, providing a thorough cleansing effect. As an emulsifier, it stabilizes oil-in-water or water-in-oil mixtures, and its foam-producing capability enhances the sensory experience of cleansing products.

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

Stability

Alkyl phosphates are soluble in both polar and non-polar solvents. While precise pH stability data for TEA-C8-10 ALKYL PHOSPHATE is not detailed, related phosphate esters exhibit varied optimal pH ranges, from acidic (e.g., pH 2 for acid forms) to alkaline (e.g., pH 9 for amine salt forms).

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel deemed a group of 28 alkyl phosphates, including TEA-C8-10 ALKYL PHOSPHATE, safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating. Some alkyl phosphates caused irritation in animal tests at concentrations significantly higher than typical cosmetic use. For example, related ingredients like potassium cetyl phosphate are used up to 8.3% and lauryl phosphate up to 8.7% in specific product types. Although no precise maximum concentration for TEA-C8-10 ALKYL PHOSPHATE was specified by CIR, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) in the EU has placed restrictions on its use as per Annex III of the EC Cosmetics Regulation, ensuring safety under defined conditions.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

TEA-C8-10 ALKYL PHOSPHATE is a valuable surfactant, emulsifier, and cleansing agent widely used in cosmetic formulations, deemed safe with restrictions when incorporated appropriately.

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