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Triceteth-5-phopsphate refers to the polyethylene glycol ether of cetyl alcohol (the number 5 occupies on average 5 units -CH2-CH2-O-), "phophate" 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).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer