Cosmetic Ingredient

Polyvinylidene fluoride

Also known as: Ethene, 1,1-difluoro-, homopolymer, PVDF

CAS 24937-79-9

Polyvinylidene fluoride (CAS 24937-79-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 5 fields
Name
Polyvinylidene fluoride
CAS Number
24937-79-9
DTXSID
DTXSID80895097
Synonyms
Ethene, 1,1-difluoro-, homopolymerPVDF

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 17 records
Softener and conditionerBinderProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedWetting agent (non-aqueous)Surfactant (surface active agent)

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
CEDIFDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Skin Conditioning
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Polyvinylidene fluoride?

Polyvinylidene fluoride appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, CEDI, Indirect additives food contact (10/2018). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Polyvinylidene fluoride used in cosmetics?

Yes, Polyvinylidene fluoride is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Polyvinylidene Difluoride. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Polyvinylidene fluoride come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Polyvinylidene fluoride used outside industrial chemicals?

Polyvinylidene fluoride also appears in cosmetics databases.