Pheneth-6 Phosphate
Also known as: PEG phenethyl ether phosphate
INCI: Pheneth-6 Phosphate | Function: Surfactant | Type: Synthetic surfactant (ethoxylated phosphate ester)
What Is Pheneth-6 Phosphate?
Pheneth-6 Phosphate 是一种 PEG 化磷酸酯表面活性剂 (ethoxylated phenethyl alcohol phosphate ester)。含有 6 个乙氧基单元 (EO units), 在 rinse-off 产品中用作温和的乳化剂和清洁助剂, 提供良好的发泡性和清洗力。
Key Skin Benefits
- + Mild surfactant — 温和清洁不刺激
- + Emulsifying — 帮助油水混合
- + Good foam booster — 改善泡沫质量
Pros
- + Mild compared to sulfate surfactants
- + Good foaming and cleansing balance
- + Rinse-off products only — minimal skin contact
Cons
- − Ethoxylated — may contain trace 1,4-dioxane if poorly purified
- − Rinse-off only — not suitable for leave-on
- − Synthetic origin
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Usage Areas | Face, Body, Hair |
| Product Type | Rinse-Off |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Natural Level | Synthetic |
Safety Ratings
| Metric | Rating |
|---|
| Skin Sensitivity | 1-2/5 |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0/5 |
| EWG Score | 3/10 |
Regional Regulatory Limits
| Region | Leave-on % | Rinse-off % | Status |
|---|
| EU (CosIng) | N/A (rinse-off) | No limit | Allowed |
| US (CIR/FDA) | N/A (rinse-off) | No limit | Allowed |
| Japan (MHLW) | N/A (rinse-off) | No limit | Allowed |
| ASEAN | N/A (rinse-off) | No limit | Allowed |
| China (NMPA) | N/A (rinse-off) | No limit | Allowed |
Typical Usage % by Product Type
| Product Type | Typical % |
|---|
| Facial cleanser / foam | 0.5–5% |
| Shampoo | 1–5% |
| Body wash | 1–5% |
References
- EU CosIng Database. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
- EWG Skin Deep — Hazard score. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
- SpecialChem — Cosmetic ingredient database. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/