Is Phosphatidic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Phosphatidic Acid has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phosphatidic Acid
INCI: PHOSPHATIDIC ACID
Phosphatidic Acid (CAS 308069-40-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient; surfactant — emulsifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning — emollient; surfactant — emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[(2S)-2-(12-methoxydodecanoyloxy)-3-phosphonooxypropyl] 12-methoxydodecanoate
InChIKey
CONGBQWZYAQGJB-MHZLTWQESA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel (2020): safe in present practices of use and concentration as part of 17-phosphoglyceride review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phosphatidic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phosphatidic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phosphatidic Acid allowed in the EU?
Phosphatidic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phosphatidic Acid do in cosmetics?
Phosphatidic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient; surfactant — emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 308069-40-1.
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