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 data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
Phosphoric acid, triphenyl ester
Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE safe in cosmetics?
TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE falls under Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, and under Article 14 a cosmetic product placed on the EU market must not contain a substance prohibited by that annex. This is a legal status, not a toxicity finding about any particular product. Where a non-compliant product is found, the competent authority requires the responsible person to bring it into conformity, withdraw it from the market or recall it, proportionate to the risk; products presenting a serious risk are also notified through the EU Safety Gate.
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.