Is Lysophosphatidylcholine safe in cosmetics?
Lysophosphatidylcholine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Lysophosphatidylcholine
INCI: LYSOPHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE
Lysophosphatidylcholine (CAS 9008-30-4 (mixed); 17364-44-0 (1-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying, skin conditioning, penetration enhancing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
9008-30-4 (mixed); 17364-44-0 (1-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine)
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Function
Emulsifying, skin conditioning, penetration enhancing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA; GRAS status for food-grade lecithin derivatives
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lysophosphatidylcholine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lysophosphatidylcholine.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lysophosphatidylcholine allowed in the EU?
Lysophosphatidylcholine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lysophosphatidylcholine do in cosmetics?
Lysophosphatidylcholine functions as: Emulsifying, skin conditioning, penetration enhancing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9008-30-4 (mixed); 17364-44-0 (1-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine).
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