Trilaureth-4 Phosphate

Trilaureth-4 Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 80 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTRILAURETH-4 PHOSPHATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number31800-90-5
Prevalence80 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Serums 22.5%Sunscreens 18.8%Toners 10%Essences 7.5%Ampoules 6.3%General Moisturizers 6.3%

Frequently asked

What does Trilaureth-4 Phosphate do in skincare?
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Trilaureth-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 Trilaureth-4 Phosphate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (22.5% of its uses).

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