C20-28 Alkyl Perfluorodecylethoxy Dimethicone
INCI: C20-28 ALKYL PERFLUORODECYLETHOXY DIMETHICONE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PFAS ingredient on Boots Group Restricted Substances List; EU-wide PFAS restriction proposal under ECHA review could ban all per/polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics; FDA data gap assessment; environmental persistence concern; potential CPSR rejection without robust safety dossier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C20-28 Alkyl Perfluorodecylethoxy Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
PFAS ingredient on Boots Group Restricted Substances List; EU-wide PFAS restriction proposal under ECHA review could ban all per/polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics; FDA data gap assessment; environmental persistence concern; potential CPSR rejection without robust safety dossier The EU classifies C20-28 Alkyl Perfluorodecylethoxy Dimethicone as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is C20-28 Alkyl Perfluorodecylethoxy Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
C20-28 Alkyl Perfluorodecylethoxy Dimethicone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C20-28 Alkyl Perfluorodecylethoxy Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
C20-28 Alkyl Perfluorodecylethoxy Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning, water/oil repellency, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (CosIng: "–").
What is the Margin of Safety for C20-28 Alkyl Perfluorodecylethoxy Dimethicone?
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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