Is Decafluoropentane safe in cosmetics?
Decafluoropentane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Decafluoropentane
INCI: DECAFLUOROPENTANE
Decafluoropentane (CAS 138495‑42‑8.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent and propellant-type volatile used in specialty formulations; falls. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Solvent and propellant-type volatile used in specialty formulations; falls under per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) class.
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Identified in FDA's mandated report on PFAS in cosmetics; FDA notes significant data gaps on PFAS dermal absorption and toxicity and is continuing to assess safety; no PFAS-specific cosmetic ban yet at federal level, but MoCRA requires ongoing review.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decafluoropentane.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Decafluoropentane — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decafluoropentane allowed in the EU?
Decafluoropentane EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decafluoropentane do in cosmetics?
Decafluoropentane functions as: Solvent and propellant-type volatile used in specialty formulations; falls under per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) class.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 138495‑42‑8..
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