Ammonium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates

INCI: AMMONIUM PERFLUOROHEXYL ETHYLPHOSPHATES

CAS Number
1764-95-0
Function
Surfactant (fluorosurfactant for water/oil repellency)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Under EPA review; MoCRA requires FDA PFAS assessment by Dec 2025. Multiple US states (CA, WA, MN, CO) have enacted or are enacting PFAS bans in cosmetics.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Critical concern: PFAS/forever chemical with environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, potential endocrine disruption, and immunotoxicity. Rapidly being banned globally and restricted by major retailers. Do not formulate with this ingredient.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates safe in cosmetics?

Critical concern: PFAS/forever chemical with environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, potential endocrine disruption, and immunotoxicity. Rapidly being banned globally and restricted by major retailers. Do not formulate with this ingredient. The EU classifies Ammonium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Ammonium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates functions as: Surfactant (fluorosurfactant for water/oil repellency). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1764-95-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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