Humectant

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

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
60555-57-9
EC Number
262-291-2
INCI
BENZYL PCA
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026