Lysophosphatidylethanolamine

INCI: LYSOPHOSPHATIDYLETHANOLAMINE

CAS Number
No unique CAS assigned in CIR report (hydrolysate of phosphatidylethanolamine)
Function
Humectant, skin bleaching agent, skin protectant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR Expert Panel: "safe in the present practices of use and concentration" (2020, 17-phosphoglyceride group)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

"Skin bleaching agent" function listed in CosIng โ€” if used for this claim, ensure marketing compliance with local regulations (EU claims regulation 655/2013). No VCRP use concentration data reported, suggesting very low market usage.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lysophosphatidylethanolamine safe in cosmetics?

"Skin bleaching agent" function listed in CosIng โ€” if used for this claim, ensure marketing compliance with local regulations (EU claims regulation 655/2013). No VCRP use concentration data reported, suggesting very low market usage. The EU classifies Lysophosphatidylethanolamine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lysophosphatidylethanolamine allowed in the EU?

Lysophosphatidylethanolamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lysophosphatidylethanolamine do in cosmetics?

Lysophosphatidylethanolamine functions as: Humectant, skin bleaching agent, skin protectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS assigned in CIR report (hydrolysate of phosphatidylethanolamine).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lysophosphatidylethanolamine?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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