Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 10 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Triceteareth-4 phosphate: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Triceteareth-4 Phosphate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triceteareth-4 Phosphate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80304, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
Nivea
Balsamo Dopobarba
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Baume après-rasage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Baume mains SOS - Repair & Care
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Nivea After Shave Balm Moisturising 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA MEN LOÇÃO BÁLSAMO PÓS BARBA SENSITIVE
Lists fragrance
Nivea
NIVEA Men Sensitive Aftershave Balsem
Lists fragrance
Nivea Men
Sensitive Aftershave Balm
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Sensitive Soothing Post Shave Balm
Lists fragrance
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
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