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INCI Name: Dicetyl Phosphate

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Surfactant, Wetting Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: REACH (Europe)

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
2197-63-9
EC No.
218-594-7
Function

Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Highlights

Non-Comedogenic, Vegetable Derived

Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits
  • Plant derived surfactant
  • Cleansing, wetting agent similar to natural phospholipids
  • Applications & Uses

    Hair Care Applications
    Sun Care Applications
    Use Level
    1.0 - 5.0%
    Use in Cosmetics
    • PROTAPHOS DCP is a complex mixtures of phosphate ester of cetyl alcohol and phosphoric acid and is offered in a free acid form.
    • PROTAPHOS DCP can be neutralized to any desired PH with basic materials such as TEA, MEA, Ammonium, Sodium or Potassium Hydroxides of which will enhance its aqueous solubility.
    Suggested Applications

    PROTAPHOS DCP has use in a wide range of applications such as aniomic-nonionic oil/water emulsifier in skin care, sun screen, hair care, and baby care imparting a pleasant silky luxurious feel on the surface of the skin.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Waxy solid or flakes
    Odor
    Mild, typical
    Dispersible in
    Water
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight568.2--
    Ionic NatureAnionic/Non-Ionic--
    pH (in 1% Aqueous Solution Dispersion)2.0 - 3.5--
    Melting Range58 - 62°C-
    Acid Value - 190 - 100--
    Acid Value - 2170 - 195--

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance