Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) with extreme environmental persistence; GHS hazards include flammability (Flam. Liq. 2), skin and eye irritation, and aquatic chronic toxicity Category 4; impending EU-wide PFAS ban indicates this is a sunset ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) with extreme environmental persistence; GHS hazards include flammability (Flam. Liq. 2), skin and eye irritation, and aquatic chronic toxicity Category 4; impending EU-wide PFAS ban indicates this is a sunset ingredient. The EU classifies Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 163702-05-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether?
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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