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C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate

What C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate is & what it does

C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate is a fluorinated phosphate ester used in cosmetics, most often as a surface-treatment or dispersing agent. In sunscreens and color cosmetics it is commonly applied as a coating on mineral pigments and UV filter particles to improve their dispersion and water resistance. It is a functional formulation aid rather than an active ingredient and contributes to smooth application and a more even finish. No concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.

What is C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate?

It is a fluorinated phosphate ester used in cosmetics, most often as a surface-treatment or dispersing agent for pigments and mineral particles.

What does C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate do in sunscreen?

In sunscreens and color cosmetics it is commonly used to coat mineral pigments and UV filter particles, improving how evenly they disperse and helping with water resistance and a smooth finish.

Is C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate safe?

It functions as a formulation aid rather than an active, and no concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. It is used at low levels as a surface coating.

Sunscreens with C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate

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