Potassium C12-14 Alkyl Phosphate

Potassium C12-14 Alkyl Phosphate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Anionic surfactant, Soap
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from synthetic fatty alcohols with 12-14 carbon chains and phosphoric acid precursors. Synthesized through esterification of phosphoric acid with the fatty alcohol, then neutralized with potassium hydroxide.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
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