Specification :

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Description
Potassium cetyl phosphate is a white to beige powder, practically odourless.

Chemical Names:
phosphoric acid monohexadecyl ester potassium salt ( 1: 1) ; potassium hexadecyl hydrogen phosphate; potassium monocetyl phosphate; 1-hexadecanol hydrogen phosphate potassium salt; 1-hexadecanol, dihydrogen phosphate, monopotassium salt; potassium salt phosphoric acid

CAS No. : 19035-79-1
EINECS No. : 242-768-1
INCI name : Potassium cetyl phosphate
Empirical formula : C16H34O4P‡ K

Solubility and Dispersibility
Potassium cetyl phosphate is partial soluble in water, disperses in hot water, producing clear to slightly opaque solutions which gel on cooling if concentrated. Potassium cetyl phosphate is generally dispersible in the heated oil phase of the preparation.

Stability and Storage
Potassium cetyl phosphate is stable at room temperature if protected from light and humidity. The product may be stored for 24 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at a temperature below 25° C.

Applications
Potassium cetyl phosphate is a highly effective oil-in-water anionic emulsifier without EO. It is skin compatible, and is used in O/ W creams/ lotions with a broad spectrum of oils and emollients, especially suitable for stable water-resistant sun-care formulations. It promotes the formation of intimate mixtures of non-miscible liquids by altering the interfacial tension. The surfactant property lowers the surface tension of cosmetic formulations as well as aids the even distribution of the product when used.