Triceteareth-4 Phosphate

Triceteareth-4 Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 37 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTRICETEARETH-4 PHOSPHATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number119415-05-3
Prevalence37 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Sunscreens 24.3%General Moisturizers 16.2%Serums 16.2%Day Moisturizers 5.4%Facial Treatments 5.4%Toners 5.4%

Frequently asked

What does Triceteareth-4 Phosphate do in skincare?
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Triceteareth-4 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 Triceteareth-4 Phosphate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (24.3% of its uses).

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