Phosphorylcholine Glycol Methacrylate/PEG-10 Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Phosphorylcholine Polymer
Synthetic
Humectant
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Phosphorylcholine Glycol Methacrylate/PEG-10 Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer is the crosslinked polymer formed from phosphorylcholine glycol methacrylate and PEG-10 dimethacrylate monomers.
CAS #
67881-99-6
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in late 20th-century cosmetic chemistry to improve product texture and provide moisture-binding properties. Created to enhance the sensory profile and efficacy of modern skincare formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR