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Is Hydroxycetyl Phosphate vegan?

Hydroxycetyl Phosphate

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Hydroxycetyl Phosphate is a synthetic phosphate ester, chemically 2-hydroxyhexadecyl dihydrogen phosphate, used in cosmetics as an emulsifying and skin-conditioning agent.

Also known as 2-Hydroxyhexadecyl Dihydrogen Phosphate
INCI name Hydroxycetyl Phosphate
CAS number 84753-03-7
EC number 283-849-1
CosIng ID 34489
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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