Dioleyl Phosphate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dioleyl hydrogen phosphate, Dioleoyl phosphate, 14450-07-8, 9-Octadecen-1-ol, Hydrogen phosphate, CRODAFOS HCE, Dioleyl phosphoric acid, 1'-(hydrogen phosphate)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Di-(9-Octadecen-1-yl) hydrogen phosphate, (Z,Z)-
Effective at 2.02%
Formula
C36H71O4P
Mol. Weight
598.90
CAS #
14450-07-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Buffering
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
Stabilizes pH
Stabilizes Emulsion
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A synthetic phosphate ester developed for cosmetic applications. Serves as an emollient and skin conditioning agent with no traditional background.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.038%
4.0%
0%6%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.038-4 | 0.4-1.5
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR