Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PFAS mixture with poor safety profile and no established margin of safety; regulatory caution advised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol safe in cosmetics?
PFAS mixture with poor safety profile and no established margin of safety; regulatory caution advised. The EU classifies C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol allowed in the EU?
C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol do in cosmetics?
C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol functions as: Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning, Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not published in CosIng (PFAS mixture).
What is the Margin of Safety for C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol?
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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