Laureth-1 Phosphate
What Laureth-1 Phosphate is & what it does
Laureth-1 Phosphate is a phosphate ester of ethoxylated lauryl alcohol, used mainly as an emulsifier and surfactant. In a formula it helps blend oil and water and can contribute mild cleansing or dispersing action, which supports stable lotions and creams. It is a workhorse processing ingredient rather than an active. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Laureth-1 Phosphate?
Laureth-1 Phosphate is a phosphate ester of ethoxylated lauryl alcohol, used mainly as an emulsifier and surfactant. It helps blend oil and water.
What does Laureth-1 Phosphate do in a formula?
It helps combine oil and water phases and can contribute mild cleansing or dispersing action, which supports stable lotions and creams. It is a processing ingredient rather than an active.
Is Laureth-1 Phosphate safe?
It is a routine emulsifier and surfactant and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. It functions as a formulation aid.
Sunscreens with Laureth-1 Phosphate
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Country & Stream Honey UV Water Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++ (2023)
77/100
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Dear Me Beauty Skin Barrier Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
70/100