Is Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine safe in cosmetics?
Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine
Also known as: 2-[(2-Methylprop-2-enoyl)oxy]ethyl 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate, 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl 2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl phosphate, 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphatidylcholine, 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine, PC 2118 (+4 more)
INCI: LISTED UNDER POLYMER FORMS (E.G., AS A COMPONENT OF POLYQUATERNIUM-61 AND RELATED PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE COPOLYMERS)
Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine (CAS 67881-98-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, humectant (as polymeric. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, humectant (as polymeric derivatives)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(2-methylprop-2-enoyloxy)ethyl 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
InChIKey
ZSZRUEAFVQITHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - CIR Expert Panel concluded that acryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymers are safe in cosmetics at present practices of use and concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
No specific technical function
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine.
Known Synonyms
2-[(2-Methylprop-2-enoyl)oxy]ethyl 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl 2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl phosphate
2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphatidylcholine
2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine
PC 2118
trimethyl[2-({2-[(2-methylprop-2-enoyl)oxy]ethyl phosphonato}oxy)ethyl]azanium
M 2005
MPC
HEMA-PC
Chemical Function
No specific technical function
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine used outside cosmetics?
Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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