Phosphatidic Acid

INCI: PHOSPHATIDIC ACID

CAS Number
308069-40-1
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient; surfactant — emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

If sourced from soy, allergen labeling may be required. If sourced from bovine, BSE/TSE risk applies; FDA prohibits bovine specified risk materials in cosmetics.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phosphatidic Acid safe in cosmetics?

If sourced from soy, allergen labeling may be required. If sourced from bovine, BSE/TSE risk applies; FDA prohibits bovine specified risk materials in cosmetics. The EU classifies Phosphatidic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phosphatidic Acid?

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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