INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Potassium Laureth Phosphate
Potassium Laureth Phosphate (CAS# 68954-87-0) is the potassium salt of a polyoxyethylene lauryl ether phosphate ester, also described as potassium polyoxyethylene lauryl ether phosphate. It functions primarily as an emulsifying agent and a surfactant/cleansing ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It is commonly found in gel cleansers, foaming cleansers, and body washes, often in pH-balanced or mild formulations.
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Potassium Laureth Phosphate serves as a mild surfactant that helps cleanse the skin by removing dirt and oil, while also acting as an emulsifier to stabilize formulations. Its presence in numerous low-pH and sensitive-skin cleansers suggests it is considered a gentle cleansing agent suitable for a range of skin types.
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