Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate

Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate 1
AKA: Phosphorylcholine Polymer, Biomimetic Polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
3,5,8-Trioxa-4-phosphaundec-10-en-1-aminium, 4-hydroxy-N,N,N,10-tetramethyl-9-oxo, inner salt, 4-oxide homopolymer
CAS #
67881-99-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century for cosmetic formulations. Designed to provide conditioning and film-forming properties in skincare and haircare products without traditional botanical precedent.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR