Hydrogenated Lecithin

Hydrogenated Lecithin molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PC 34:0; PC 16:0_18:0;, 92128-87-5, (3-hexadecanoyloxy-2-octadecanoyloxypropyl) 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate, Phosphatidylcholine 16:0-18:0, PZNPLUBHRSSFHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Barrier Lipid
Clean
See also: Lecithins, hydrogenated (annotation moved to).
Formula
C42H84NO8P
Mol. Weight
762.10
CAS #
92128-87-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Lecithin is derived from soybeans or egg yolks and has been used as an emulsifier since the late 1800s. Hydrogenation (a 20th-century process) was applied to improve stability and shelf-life in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR