Phosphatidylglycerol

INCI: PHOSPHATIDYLGLYCEROL

CAS Number
92347-24-5
Function
Emulsion stabiliser, skin protectant, skin conditioning, surfactant, emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel (2020): safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Manufactured from soy-derived phosphatidylcholine via phospholipase D and glycerin; confirm soy allergen status. Minimum purity typically โ‰ฅ85%.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phosphatidylglycerol safe in cosmetics?

Manufactured from soy-derived phosphatidylcholine via phospholipase D and glycerin; confirm soy allergen status. Minimum purity typically โ‰ฅ85%. The EU classifies Phosphatidylglycerol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Phosphatidylglycerol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phosphatidylglycerol do in cosmetics?

Phosphatidylglycerol functions as: Emulsion stabiliser, skin protectant, skin conditioning, surfactant, emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92347-24-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phosphatidylglycerol?

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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