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TRI-C12-15 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE.

Valuable / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

TRI-C12-15 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE is a multifunctional ester ingredient serving primarily as an emulsifier and surfactant in skincare formulations. It effectively blends oil and water phases, contributing to stable product textures while also providing emollient benefits.

Summary

Emollient Emulsifying Surfactant Solubilizing Dispersing

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a surfactant, TRI-C12-15 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE significantly reduces the surface tension of liquids, which aids in cleansing, foaming, and the efficient solubilization of oils and other hydrophobic compounds within aqueous solutions. Its emulsifying action is fundamental to forming and stabilizing emulsions, ensuring uniform distribution of ingredients in cosmetic products.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low 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

This ingredient maintains its emulsifying, solubilizing, and dispersing efficacy across a broad pH spectrum. It exhibits robust stability under neutral and strongly alkaline conditions, though it is susceptible to hydrolysis in strongly acidic environments.

Conflicts

  • strong acid conditions
  • hard water

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used with restrictions
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, having evaluated 28 alkyl phosphates including TRI-C12-15 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE, concluded these ingredients are safe under current practices of use and concentration, provided formulations are designed to be non-irritating. INCIDecoder rates its irritancy as low.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

TRI-C12-15 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE is a valuable formulation aid, offering critical emulsifying and surfactant properties with a low irritancy potential when properly formulated, enhancing product stability and skin feel.

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