Sodium dihydroxycetyl phosphate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 94277-32-4

Definition
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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. Phosphates are salts or esters of phosphoric acid.

Sodium dihydroxycetyl phosphate is a substance used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance) and emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020