Hydrogenated Lecithin

AKA “RefChem:1094332, PC 34:0; PC 16:0_18:0;, HSPC, EINECS 295-786-7, (3-hexadecanoyloxy-2-octadecanoyloxypropyl) 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate, Phosphatidylcholine 16:0-18:0, PZNPLUBHRSSFHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N”

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Ingredient Facts

Hydrogenated lecithin

AKA: RefChem:1094332, PC 34:0; PC 16:0_18:0;, HSPC, EINECS 295-786-7, (3-hexadecanoyloxy-2-octadecanoyloxypropyl) 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate, Phosphatidylcholine 16:0-18:0, PZNPLUBHRSSFHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 2

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Barrier Lipid

Synthetic

Clean

A plant-derived emollient that helps blend ingredients together while softening and conditioning skin for a smooth, comfortable feel.

Formula

C42H84NO8P

Mol. Weight

762.10

CAS #

92128-87-5

Form

Powder

Plant-Derived

Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from plant sources such as soybeans, rapeseed, or sunflower seeds containing natural phospholipids. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of lecithin to increase stability and modify its emulsifying properties.

Function

Skin Conditioning | Surfactant - Emulsifying

Benefits

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.