Castor Oil Phosphate
What Castor Oil Phosphate is & what it does
Castor Oil Phosphate is a phosphate ester derived from castor oil, modifying the natural oil into a more polar, surface-active material. In formulas it is commonly used as an emulsifier and surfactant that helps oil and water phases mix and stay stable. It can also lend mild conditioning and slip to the final product. It is generally used as a functional processing aid at modest levels.
What is Castor Oil Phosphate?
Castor Oil Phosphate is a phosphate ester derived from castor oil, which turns the natural oil into a more surface-active material. It is used in formulas as an emulsifier and surfactant.
What does Castor Oil Phosphate do in a formula?
It helps oil and water phases mix and stay stable, and can add mild conditioning and slip to the product. It is generally used as a functional processing aid at modest levels.
Is Castor Oil Phosphate safe?
It is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics, where it acts as a formulation aid. Sensitive users can patch test new products as a precaution.
Sunscreens with Castor Oil Phosphate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Physicians Formula Super Cc Correct + Conceal + Cover Cream Spf 30
83/100
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CVS Health Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion Spf 60+
79/100
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Physicians Formula Natural Defense Triple Defense Multicolor Stick SPF 20
75/100