Dioleyl Phosphate
AKA “Dioleyl hydrogen phosphate, Dioleoyl phosphate, 9-Octadecen-1-ol, hydrogen phosphate, CRODAFOS HCE, dioleyl phosphoric acid”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dioleyl phosphate
AKA: Dioleyl hydrogen phosphate, Dioleoyl phosphate, 9-Octadecen-1-ol, Hydrogen phosphate, CRODAFOS HCE, Dioleyl phosphoric acid
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleanser and conditioning agent that helps create a smooth, stable formula while softening and conditioning hair.
Effective at 2.02%
Formula
C36H71O4P
Mol. Weight
598.90
CAS #
14450-07-8
Form
Powder
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Functions
Buffering
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes pH
Stabilizes Emulsion
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A synthetic phosphate ester developed for cosmetic applications. Serves as an emollient and skin conditioning agent with no traditional background.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.038%
4.0%
0%6%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.038-4 | 0.4-1.5
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR