Octyldecyl Phosphate

Octyldecyl Phosphate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Octyl decyl phosphate, UNKNOWN
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from phosphoric acid and 2-octyldecanol, a synthetic fatty alcohol compound. Synthesized through esterification of phosphoric acid with 2-octyldecanol under controlled conditions.
Phosphoric acid, esters with 2-octyldecanol
CAS #
90506-45-9; 17026-85-6; 19035-79-1; 84861-79-0; 190454-07-0; 39322-78-6
Form
Powder
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
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
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR