INCI name

TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE

Triphenyl phosphate

Plasticiserreviewed

A synthetic phosphate ester used as a plasticiser.

What it is

Triphenyl phosphate is the triester of phosphoric acid and phenol, a synthetic organic compound used industrially as a plasticiser. CosIng lists it as a plasticiser.

Where it is used

Found mainly in nail polishes.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show the amount used.

Functions

Plasticiser
Softening and making supple synthetic polumers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Scientific opinions (SCCS)

Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.

Products with this ingredient (25)

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