Phospholipids

INCI: PHOSPHOLIPIDS

CAS Number
123465-82-9
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: safe in present practices of use and concentration (max reported 50% in foot products; typical โ‰ค 0.75% in leave-ons)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Generally permitted; however, avoid use in topical eye products per Australian assessment and ensure non-bovine sourcing to comply with FDA restrictions on bovine specified risk materials.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phospholipids safe in cosmetics?

Generally permitted; however, avoid use in topical eye products per Australian assessment and ensure non-bovine sourcing to comply with FDA restrictions on bovine specified risk materials. The EU classifies Phospholipids as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Phospholipids allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phospholipids do in cosmetics?

Phospholipids functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 123465-82-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phospholipids?

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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