Lysophosphatidylglycerol

INCI: LYSOPHOSPHATIDYLGLYCEROL

CAS Number
No unique CAS assigned in CIR report (hydrolysate of Phosphatidylglycerol via phospholipase A2)
Function
Humectant, surfactant — emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — 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

No VCRP frequency-of-use data reported, indicating very limited market usage. If used at novel concentrations, independent dermal irritation testing recommended.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lysophosphatidylglycerol safe in cosmetics?

No VCRP frequency-of-use data reported, indicating very limited market usage. If used at novel concentrations, independent dermal irritation testing recommended. The EU classifies Lysophosphatidylglycerol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lysophosphatidylglycerol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lysophosphatidylglycerol do in cosmetics?

Lysophosphatidylglycerol functions as: Humectant, surfactant — emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS assigned in CIR report (hydrolysate of Phosphatidylglycerol via phospholipase A2).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lysophosphatidylglycerol?

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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