Glycereth phosphate
Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha,alpha',alpha''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-omega-hydroxy-, phosphates;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: N/A
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), colorless to pale yellow liquid to solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable. Under strong acid condition, easily hydrolyzed.
Risk Liquid form: corrosion; irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing, anticorrosive, antirust, lubricating, antistatic abilities. Performance varies with the number of EO.
Note (1), The by-product 1,4-dioxane is a possible carcinogen. Generally, can be acceptable when concentration of 1,4-dioxane is less than 30ppm or less.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
90.0 |
|
pH (25°C, 1% solution) |
1.0 - 3.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
(2), pH
GB/T 6368 Surface active agents -- Determination of pH of aqueous solution - Potentiometric method
ISO 4316 Surface active agents -- Determination of pH of aqueous solutions -- Potentiometric method
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as cleansing agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as anticorrosive agent, antirust agent.
Use as solubilizing agent.
Use as chelating agent.
2, Personal care products
Emulsifying agent, chelating agent in personal care products.
Product members
Glycereth-26 phosphate;
Manufacturers
Update: 20140402(1); 20190325(2);