murphyHydroxyethylcellulose/Phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: HEC/Phosphorylcholine copolymer
Synthetic
Humectant
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginPlant-Derived
Hydroxyethylcellulose/Phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer is the copolymer formed from Hydroxyethylcellulose and phosphorylcholine glycol methacrylate.
CAS #
125275-25-4
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR