Benzyl Pca
INCI: BENZYL PCA
CAS 60555-57-9 EC 262-291-2
Proline, 5-Oxo-, Phenylmethyl Ester
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Proline, 5-Oxo-, Phenylmethyl Ester
Purpose
Function
Humectant (moisture retention)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Limited published standalone toxicological data and minimal regulatory review available; potential data-gap challenge in cosmetic product safety assessment.
US Note
Permitted; no restrictions
Assessment
Ratings
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