Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
AKA “Phosphorylcholine Polymer, Biomimetic Polymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate
AKA: Phosphorylcholine Polymer, Biomimetic Polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 1
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
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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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR