Tea-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate
Used in cosmetic products as hair conditioning, skin conditioning and surfactant, cleansing. TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is the triethanolamine salt of a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and a perfluoroalkylethyl alcohol containining 8 to 18 carbons in the alkyl chain.
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III/62.
Annex III/62: (a) 2.5% ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tea-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate used for in cosmetics?
Tea-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is used in cosmetic products as hair conditioning, skin conditioning and surfactant, cleansing. TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is the triethanolamine salt of a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and a perfluoroalkylethyl alcohol containining 8 to 18 carbons in the alkyl chain.
Is Tea-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Tea-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex III/62 (allowed with restrictions). Annex III/62: (a) 2.5% ban substances that deplete the ozone layer Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.