Synonym(s)
1903; 1-hexadecanol, phosphates, potassium salt; CAS number: 84861-79-0; Cetyl phosphate (Kaliumsalz); Phosphoric acid cetyl ester
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Potassium" means the element potassium, "cetyl" the derivative of cetyl alcohol.
Potassium cetyl phosphate acts in cosmetic formulations as an emulsifier (surface-active substance used in cosmetic preparations as an auxiliary agent to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer