Hexafluoropropylene/Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer

INCI: HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE/TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
25067-11-2 (FEP copolymer)
Function
Film former; skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

PFAS-class ingredient with evolving regulatory landscape; EU universal PFAS restriction under review. Inhalation exposure to respirable particles must be avoided. CIR Expert Panel cleared this specific copolymer despite insufficient data for related fluorinated polymers and polyethers.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexafluoropropylene/Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

PFAS-class ingredient with evolving regulatory landscape; EU universal PFAS restriction under review. Inhalation exposure to respirable particles must be avoided. CIR Expert Panel cleared this specific copolymer despite insufficient data for related fluorinated polymers and polyethers. The EU classifies Hexafluoropropylene/Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexafluoropropylene/Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Hexafluoropropylene/Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hexafluoropropylene/Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Hexafluoropropylene/Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer functions as: Film former; skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25067-11-2 (FEP copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexafluoropropylene/Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer?

adequate 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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