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DISTEAROYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE

CAS 816-94-4
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A naturally-derived phospholipid closely related to phosphatidylcholine, used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics with an extensive safety record and no EU restrictions.

Distearoyl glycerophosphocholine is a synthetic phospholipid analogous to naturally occurring phosphatidylcholine, where the fatty acid chains are both stearic acid (C18:0). It is used as an emulsifying, skin-conditioning, and emollient agent in cosmetic formulations. It is not subject to EU cosmetic restrictions (not listed in Annex II or III) and has an extensive safety history in topical and pharmaceutical preparations. Particularly suitable for sensitive skin formulations.

Skin benefits

  • Emollient and skin barrier reinforcement
  • Natural lipid-like moisturization
  • Suitable for sensitive skin formulations
  • Emulsifying agent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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