Synonym(s)
CAS number: 119415-05-3
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Triceteareth-4-phopsphate refers to the polyethylene glycol ether of cetearyl alcohol (the number 4 occupies on average 4 units -CH2-CH2-O-), "phophate" is an esterification product with phosphoric acid.
The compound 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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