The Basics On Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

What is Potassium Cetyl Phosphate?

Used as a detergent cleansing agent.

What are other names for Potassium Cetyl Phosphate?

1-HEXADECANOL, DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE, MONOPOTASSIUM SALT, CETYL ESTER POTASSIUM SALT PHOSPHORIC ACID, DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE MONOPOTASSIUM SALT 1-HEXADECANOL, MONOPOTASSIUM SALT 1-HEXADECANOL, DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, CETYL ESTER, POTASSIUM SALT, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM HEXADECYL HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE, and POTASSIUM SALT PHOSPHORIC ACID, CETYL ESTER

What is Potassium Cetyl Phosphate used for?

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is a surfactant and emulsifying agent used as a detergent and cleansing agent, according to CosmeticsCop.com, in a variety of beauty products and cosmetics, including shampoos, facial cleansers, exfoliants, sunscreens, moisturizers, and make up removers.

How Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is classified

Cleansing Agents

Recommendations for using Potassium Cetyl Phosphate during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate During Pregnancy

What we know about using Potassium Cetyl Phosphate while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Potassium Cetyl Phosphate from CIR

No report found.

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Products where you might find Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Glow Recipe My Watermelon Glow Vanity Set; Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Conditioner; Glow Recipe Banana Souffle Moisture Cream

 

 

 

List of References

General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.

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