Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone

INCI: FLUORO C2-8 ALKYLDIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not assigned a single definitive CAS (fluorinated polydimethylsiloxane polymer)
Function
Surfactant — Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — falls under the broader dimethicone/methicone family reviewed by CIR; no specific CFR prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains per-/polyfluoroalkyl moieties with potential PFAS classification concern under evolving EU PFAS restriction proposals; limited ingredient-specific toxicological data and listed on restricted-substance watchlists.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Contains per-/polyfluoroalkyl moieties with potential PFAS classification concern under evolving EU PFAS restriction proposals; limited ingredient-specific toxicological data and listed on restricted-substance watchlists. The EU classifies Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone allowed in the EU?

Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone do in cosmetics?

Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone functions as: Surfactant — Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a single definitive CAS (fluorinated polydimethylsiloxane polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone?

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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