Snapshot
- Overview
- Helps keep oil and water blended while adding mild cleansing power.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Cleansing
- Type
- Emulsifier
Trideceth-6 Phosphate
Trideceth-6 phosphate is the phosphate ester of an ethoxylated tridecyl alcohol, which gives it an anionic character in water. It stabilizes oil-in-water systems, improves dispersion, and provides gentle cleansing in multi-phase formulas.
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Our take
Is Trideceth-6 Phosphate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good due to reliable oil-in-water emulsification and mild anionic cleansing that helps stabilize textures without a heavy feel. It works well alongside other surfactants to maintain uniformity in complex systems, though it's a support ingredient rather than an active.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Promotes a stable, uniform texture and helps keep mixtures from separating, and provides a mild cleansing action that feels soft on rinse-off.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in lotions, cleansing milks, and makeup removers to maintain smooth, consistent emulsions, and also appears in lightweight creams and gel cleansers for balanced formulation.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically low to moderate irritation potential, but can be drying at higher levels or with frequent use. Suitable for rinse-off; sensitive skin should monitor for tightness or redness.
Products with Trideceth-6 Phosphate
