Lauryl Phosphate
AKA “dodecyl phosphate, dodecylphosphate, dodecanol phosphate, FAP12, FAP-12, RefChem:135531, Phosphoric acid, dodecyl ester”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Lauryl phosphate
AKA: Dodecyl phosphate, Dodecylphosphate, Dodecanol phosphate, FAP12, FAP-12, RefChem:135531, Phosphoric acid, Dodecyl ester
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleanser that helps blend oil and water together, allowing the product to work effectively on skin while maintaining a smooth, consistent texture.
Effective at 4.42%
Formula
C12H25O4P-2
Mol. Weight
264.30
CAS #
12751-23-4
Form
Powder
State
Other Solid
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Functions
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.
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound developed as a mild surfactant and cleansing agent in modern personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.14%
8.7%
0%12%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.14-2 | 0.25-8.7
Regulatory Agencies
Safety Assessment of Phosphoric Acid and Its Salts as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Disodium Lauryl Phosphate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauryl Phosphate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Metaphosphoric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Phosphoric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Potassium Lauryl Phosphate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Lauryl Phosphate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Trilauryl Phosphate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauryl Phosphate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Phosphoric Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Potassium Lauryl Phosphate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sodium Lauryl Phosphate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR