Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine
INCI: LISTED UNDER POLYMER FORMS (E.G., AS A COMPONENT OF POLYQUATERNIUM-61 AND RELATED PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE COPOLYMERS)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
The monomer itself is a zwitterionic compound with low toxicity; polymerized forms show excellent biocompatibility; reduced skin penetration of co-formulated parabens demonstrated in studies. Mimics the phospholipid head group of cell membranes (phosphatidylcholine); polymers formed from MPC are exceptionally biocompatible, anti-fouling, and moisture-retaining - widely used in biomedical devices as well as cosmetics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine safe in cosmetics?
The monomer itself is a zwitterionic compound with low toxicity; polymerized forms show excellent biocompatibility; reduced skin penetration of co-formulated parabens demonstrated in studies. Mimics the phospholipid head group of cell membranes (phosphatidylcholine); polymers formed from MPC are exceptionally biocompatible, anti-fouling, and moisture-retaining - widely used in biomedical devices as well as cosmetics The EU classifies Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine allowed in the EU?
Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine do in cosmetics?
Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine functions as: Film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, humectant (as polymeric derivatives). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67881-98-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine?
not established 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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