Triceteareth-4 phosphate
What is Triceteareth-4 phosphate?
Triceteareth-4 phosphate (CAS 119415-05-3) is a phosphate ester surfactant derived from cetearyl alcohol ethoxylates; an emulsifier and rheology modifier in formulated products.
Where is Triceteareth-4 phosphate used?
- Personal care: primary or co-emulsifier in creams, lotions and leave-on skin formulations
- Hair conditioning products: controlled viscosity
- Coatings and adhesives: pigment and filler dispersion, homogeneity and shelf stability
- Sealants and elastomers: compatibilizes polar and non-polar components during compounding
- It stabilizes oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems while contributing to texture and viscosity control.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging in drums or bulk containers depending on volume requirements