Potassium c9-15 alkyl phosphates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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"Potassium..." refers to the element potassium, "alkyl" describes a mixture of alkanols (alcohols derived from saturated hydrocarbons). The prefixed numbers "C x-y" indicate the range of carbon chain lengths (here C9-C15) of the alkanols. "Phosphates" are salts/esters of phosphoric acid.

Potassium C9-15 alkyl phosphate is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).

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