Lauryl Phosphate

AKA: Dodecyl phosphate, Dodecylphosphate, 12751-23-4, Dodecanol phosphate, FAP12, FAP-12, Phosphoric acid, Dodecyl ester, Mono--odecyl phosphate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from lauryl alcohol, typically obtained from coconut or palm kernel oil hydrogenation. Synthesized through phosphorylation of lauryl alcohol using phosphoric acid or phosphorus pentoxide.
Phosphoric acid, dodecyl ester
Formula
C12H25O4P-2
Mol. Weight
264.30
CAS #
12751-23-4
Form
Powder
State
Other Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 671)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 671)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on3.8%
Rinse-off0.25–8.7%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR