murphyC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from phosphoric acid and long-chain C20-22 alcohols, typically sourced from petroleum or plant oils. Produced through esterification of phosphoric acid with the C20-22 alcohol mixtures under catalytic conditions.
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate is a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric aicd and C20-22 Alcohols
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 671)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 671)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 671)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.55–1.7%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2019
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR