Tricetyl phosphates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Tricetyl phosphate is the triphosphate ester of cetyl alcohol.

The compound is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied) and as a plasticizer (makes rather brittle materials soft or smooth).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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