TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE
TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE is banned in cosmetics within the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the regulatory details and recent Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
Phosphoric acid, triphenyl ester
Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE safe in cosmetics?
TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE is banned in the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and may not be used in cosmetics placed on the EU market. Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.
What functions does TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE performs the following functions in cosmetics: PLASTICISER. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.