Oleyl Phosphate

Oleyl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameOLEYL PHOSPHATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Conditioners 33.3%Eye Moisturizers 33.3%Other Haircare 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Oleyl Phosphate do in skincare?
Oleyl Phosphate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Oleyl Phosphate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Oleyl Phosphate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (33.3% of its uses).

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