How much products actually contain
1 products state the amountmedian 0.1%
- under 0.01% 0
- 0.01–0.1% 0
- 0.1–1% 1
- 1% or more 0
Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.
Of the products containing it, 36 list it before the 1% line and 86 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
12 of 122 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 122
KIOSKINKIOSKIN PPC Slimming Body Cream0.1% stated
SKIN&LABGlutathione Ampoule Toner 200ml
NaturiumNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
NaturiumNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum - Jumbo
NaturiumNaturium The Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash
VegamourVegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo
MuradMurad Gentle Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Serum for Sensitive Skin
MuradMurad Gentle Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Serum for Sensitive Skin Refill
VegamourVegamour GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
NaturiumNaturium Multi-Peptide Rich Cream
VegamourVegamour Hydrating Scalp Toner
MuradMurad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment
Definition
Lecithins, egg yolk
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Lecithin and Other Phosphoglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ホスファチジルコリン: 本品は、レシチン（＊）を精製したものであり、次の化学式で表される成分を９５％以上含有する。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 8002-43-5
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 97281-47-5
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 232-307-2
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 306-547-4
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID3021279
Measured properties
- Appearance
- liquid
- pH
- 6.6
- Melting/freezing point
- 237 ℃
- Vapour density
- 10.7
- Relative density
- 1.0305 (@24°C)
- Molecular weight
- 311.2252
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 124 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Emulsifier44
- Softener and conditioner27
- Pharmaceutical excipient (EPA)19
- Anti-static agent8
- Surfactant (surface active agent)6
- Processing aids not otherwise specified6
- Flavouring and nutrient4
- Fragrance2
7 other uses
- Humectant2
- Lubricating agent1
- Anti-caking agent1
- Drier1
- Dehydrating agent (desiccant)1
- Thickening agent1
- Antioxidant1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
- Phosphatidylcholine for Steroid-Refractory Chronic Ulcerative Colitis · 2007
- Review on structure and biochemical characteristic of phosphatidylcholine analogous polymers · 2008
- Phosphatidylcholine versus Caffeine in Management of Abdominal Obesity · 2022
- Phosphatidylcholine: a revolution in drug delivery technology. · 2010
- Mesotherapy and Phosphatidylcholine Injections: Historical Clarification and Review · 2006
Linked databases 12
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- ChEBI 2
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- Tlooto literature search 2 3 4 5
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2
- US EPA CompTox dashboard