POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE- ▸ Emulsification: Anionic oil-in-water emulsifier
- ▸ Surface activity: Surface-active agent in formulated products
- ▸ Emulsion stabilizing: Builds stable, structured emulsions
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Potassium cetyl phosphate (CAS 19035-79-1) is the potassium salt of cetyl (hexadecyl) phosphate ester, an anionic surfactant. It functions as an emulsifier and surface-active agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It is a reviewed cosmetic ingredient used in emulsion systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is potassium cetyl phosphate used for?
Potassium cetyl phosphate (CAS 19035-79-1) is an anionic surfactant used as an oil-in-water emulsifier and surface-active agent that builds stable, structured emulsions in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
What is potassium cetyl phosphate in skincare?
In cosmetic formulations it functions as an anionic emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer, helping form and hold oil-in-water emulsions. It is a reviewed cosmetic ingredient used in emulsion systems; consult the SDS for handling information.
What is the chemical name and formula of potassium cetyl phosphate?
It is the potassium salt of cetyl (hexadecyl) phosphate ester, an anionic surfactant, with formula C16H34KO4P and CAS 19035-79-1. HS classification is 3402.39 (anionic organic surface-active agents).
What grade and documentation do you supply?
We supply potassium cetyl phosphate against its CoA and SDS. Request both to confirm specifications, identity, and lot data meet your emulsion-system formulation requirements before purchase.
How is bulk potassium cetyl phosphate quoted?
Pricing depends on packaging and volume. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target quantity and packaging (pails, drums, totes) for current pricing with CoA and SDS; we do not publish list prices.