Lauryl Phosphate

Lauryl Phosphate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dodecyl phosphate, Dodecylphosphate, 12751-23-4, Dodecanol phosphate, FAP12, FAP-12, Phosphoric acid, Dodecyl ester, Mono--odecyl phosphate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Phosphoric acid, dodecyl ester
Effective at 4.42%
Formula
C12H25O4P-2
Mol. Weight
264.30
CAS #
12751-23-4
Form
Powder
State
Other Solid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound developed as a mild surfactant and cleansing agent in modern personal care products.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.14%
8.7%
0%12%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.14-2 | 0.25-8.7
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR