Potassium C12-14 Alkyl Phosphate

Potassium C12-14 Alkyl Phosphate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Anionic surfactant, Soap
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Potassium salt of a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and a synthetic fatty alcohol containing 12 to 14 carbons in the alkyl chain
CAS #
90506-45-9; 17026-85-6; 19035-79-1; 84861-79-0; 190454-07-0; 39322-78-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A synthetic anionic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century. Created to provide gentle cleansing and emulsifying properties in modern cosmetics without traditional predecessors.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR