CRODAFOS M915A

C9-15 Alkyl Phosphate

CRODAFOS M915A has been designed for use in personal care cleansing products such as shampoos, body
washes, bar soaps, shaving products, and facial and hand cleansers. CRODAFOS M915A is an excellent mild
foaming phosphate ester designed to provide volumes of dense, lubricious foam and a smooth skin after-feel. In a
typical body wash or shampoo formulation, CRODAFOS M915A can be used as the primary surfactant for maximum
skin-feel and foam density or as an auxiliary surfactant. Performance enhancing benefits will still be realized at low
levels of concentration while replacing an equal, or sometimes greater, amount by weight of such materials as ether
sulfates, betaines or alkanolamides in a standard-type formulation.
Features
Optimized mono- and di- alkyl ratio; balancing solubility and foaming with thickening and skin-feel effects
Easy to handle liquid viscosity; excellent freeze-thaw
Fully active un-neutralized form allowing for custom neutralization and reduced shipping cost by not transporting
large amounts of water as with many foaming surfactants
Can formulate at elevated or room temperature
Usable in anhydrous and aqueous systems
Excellent salt/viscosity response when in combination with sulfates and betaines - similar shift in formulation salt
curve as with the use of alkanolamides
Compatible with many quats, enabling clear conditioning formulations
Benefits
Makes stable and dense foam
Mild, non-irritating feel
Immediate lubricious skin-feel during washing
Smooth after-feel
Provides static discharge and mild conditioning feel for hair
Applications
Body washes
Shampoos
Bath gels
Bar soaps, combo-bars and syndets
Shave creams and gels
Facial cleansers
Liquid hand cleansers
Improved Foam Quality
CRODAFOS M915A increases formulation foam density without compromising foam height, as indicated in Figures 1
and 2.

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Figure 1. Foam density analysis of various formulation combinations.

ALS = Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
M915A = CRODAFOS M915A neutralized in formulation to pH 6.5 with KOH
SLES = Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Foam Density Test Method

Equipment
A vacuum chamber equipped with a disposable moisture absorbing core, an inlet and a removable outlet. The outlet
is fitted with a water aspirator adapter and allows changing of the moisture absorbing core. The inlet is fitted with a 3
long suction tubing.
Method
Weigh the vacuum chamber and then connect to the water aspirator. Generate foam using the Ross Miles method.
Allow the foam-water interface to equilibrate (~2 min) and note the initial foam height. Suction out 300 ml of foam
(which may vary depending on the initial foam height). Immediately disconnect the vacuum chamber from the water
aspirator and determine its weight. Repeat this process after cleaning the vacuum chamber and changing the
moisture absorbing core. The results are expressed as grams/ml.

Figure 2. Ross Miles Test Method Foam Analysis.

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ALS = Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

M915A = CRODAFOS M915A neutralized in formulation to pH 6.5 with KOH
SLES = Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Again, as seen in both Figure 1 and 2, CRODAFOS M915A can increase the foam density of formulations without
compromising foam height.
Safety Testing
CRODAFOS M915A is extremely mild as compared to other commonly used surfactants. Below are safety testing
scores for both eye and skin irritation. A scale for interpretation follows below.
Table 1: Skin and eye irritation testing results show CRODAFOS M915A is as mild, or even milder, than other
commonly used surfactants.
Testing Results
Eye Irritation
Score MMTS

Skin Irritation
Score PII

M915A 1%

6.3

NA

M915A %

13.8

2.1

TEALS 2%

15

3.5

TEALS 10%

51

5.1

TEALS 20%

55

5.3

SLES (12 EO) 2%

2.0

1.2

SLES (12 EO) 10%

10

1.2

SLES (12 EO) 20%

12

1.2

Chemical Name

Key: M915A = CRODAFOS M915A neutralized with triethanolamine (TEA); TEALS = TEA lauryl sulphate; SLES (12
EO) = Sodium lauryl ether (12 moles ethylene oxide) sulfate
Table 2: Scale for interpreting results of skin and eye irritation testing.
Skin and Eye Irritation Scale
Eye Irritation Score
Range & Rating

Skin Irritation Score

Range & Rating

0.0-0.5 non-irritant

0.2 slight irritant

0.5-2.5 practically non-irritant

0.2 slight irritant

2.6-15.0 minimal irritant

2-5 moderate irritant

15.0-25.0 mild irritant

5> severe irritant

50.0-80.0 severe irritant

80.0-100.0 extreme irritant

100.0-110.0 maximum irritant

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Formulation Guidelines
Ideal formulation pH range 5.5-7.8 (pH 6.0-7.0 with ammonium lauryl sulfates)
Best foaming range ~ pH 7
Use level 2-4% (auxiliary surfactant) or 6-12% (primary surfactant)
NaOH, KOH, TEA, or excess alkanolamine from alkanolamides are appropriate neutralizers
Thicken formulas with NaCl or other salt
Non-warranty
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and is given in good faith, but no representation or warranty as to its completeness or accuracy is made.
Suggestions for uses or applications are only opinions. Users are responsible for determining the suitability of these products for their own particular purpose. No
representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made with respect to information or products including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose, non-infringement of any third party patent or other intellectual property rights including, without limit, copyright, trademark and designs. Any
trademarks identified herein are trademarks of the Croda group of companies.
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Moisture Rich Creamy Body Wash

SC-440

Pamper yourself with this mild and moisturizing body wash. ARLATONE DUO contributes the 2-in-1 cream
emulsion cleanser base. CRODAFOS M915A is an exceptionally mild surfactant with great skin feel during and
after washing.
Ingredients

Part A
ARLATONE DUO (Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate (and) Sodium Cocyl Isethionate (and) Zea Mays
(and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Water (and) Hydrogenated Castor Oil (and) Glycerin (and) Titanium
Dioxide)

20.00

Water

69.50

Xanthan Gum

0.10

Part B
Water

5.00

Triethanolamine2

0.60

Part C
CRODAFOS M915A (C9-15 Alkyl Phosphate)

2.50

Part D
Dimethicone3

2.00

Part E
Quaternium-15

q.s.

Suppliers: 1. Croda 2. Keltrol, Kelco, 3. Dow Corning 200 Fluid, Dow Corning, 4. Dowicil 200, Dow Chemical
Viscosity: 704 cPs (Brookfield LVT, spindle 3, 100ppm)
Stability:

21C (70F):

4 weeks

35C (95F):

4 weeks

46C (115F)

4 weeks

F/T:

4 freeze/thaw cycles

Procedure
Heat water to 80-85C, disperse xanthan gum and the ARLATONE DUO with moderate agitation while maintaining
temperature above 80C. Heat and stir Part B to 80C. Add Part C to Part B slowly with good agitation maintaining
80C until clear. Add Part B/C at 50C to Part A at 50C with moderate stirring. Add Part D and Part E to Parts A, B
and C mixture below 40C with moderate stirring. Stir to room temperature and add any water lost due to evaporation.

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Essentials Bath Gel

BP-62

This amide-free, low actives formula is mild and provides smooth skin feel, thanks to CRODAFOS M915A.
CRODATERIC CAB 30 produces a rich lather.
Ingredients

Part A
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (28.0% Active)

28.50

CRODATERIC CAB 30 (35.0% Active) (Cocoamidopropyl Betaine)

7.10

CRODAFOS M915A (C9-15 Alkyl Phosphate)

2.50

Water

q.s.

Part B
Sodium Chloride

1.00

Part C
50% Potassium Hydroxide

q.s. to pH
6.50

Part D
Propylene Glycol (and) Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Methylparaben (and) Propylparaben2

q.s.

Suppliers: 1. Croda 2. Germaben II, ISP

Viscosity: 11,500 cPs (Brookfield LVT, spindle 4, 30 ppm)
Stability:

21.0C (70F):

12 weeks

35.0C (95F):

12 weeks

46.0C (115F):

12 weeks

F/T:

4 freeze/thaw cycles

Procedure
Stir Part A, at room temperature, until the mixture is uniform. Add Part B to Part A with moderate stirring. Adjust the
pH with Part C. Add Part D.

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Satin Smooth Liquid Soap

SC-441

Experience rich lather and efficient cleansing, due to INCROMIDE 716 in combination with the sodium C14-16 olefin
sulfonate. CRODAFOS M915A provides mild cleansing and leaves skin smooth after use.
Ingredients

Part A
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate2

20.80

INCROMIDE 716 (Lauramide DEA)

2.00

Polyquaternium-103

0.50

CRODAFOS M915A (C9-15 Alkyl Phosphate)

4.00

Water

q.s.

Part B
Sodium Chloride

2.00

Part C
q.s. to pH 6.5

50% Potassium Hydroxide

Part D
Quaternium-154

q.s.

Suppliers: 1. Croda 2. Bio-Terge AS-40, Stepan, 3. Celquat SC-240C, National Starch, 4. Dowicil
200, Dow

Procedure
Disperse the polyquaternium in water with fast stirring until homogeneous. Add remainder of Part A with moderate
stirring. Add Part B to Part A. Adjust the pH with Part C. Add Part D.

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