INCI name

METHYLGLUCOSIDE PHOSPHATE

Methylglucoside phosphate

A mixture of phosphate esters of methyl glucoside, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Methylglucoside phosphate is a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid with methyl glucoside, the methyl ether of glucose. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of skin care products, such as creams and serums.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the exact composition of the ester mixture.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (9)

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