Methyl Perfluoro Butyl/Isobutyl Ether
INCI: METHYL PERFLUOROBUTYL ETHER (THE COMMERCIAL MIXTURE IS TYPICALLY LISTED UNDER THIS NAME, AS IT CONTAINS BOTH ISOMERS)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Classified as a non-polymer PFAS; environmental persistence is the primary concern. Bioaccumulation potential is considered lower than long-chain PFAS but still under active regulatory evaluation.. Volatile fluorinated ether; non-flammable; commercially known as 3M Novec 7100 Engineered Fluid; provides a unique lightweight, fast-evaporating sensory profile
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Perfluoro Butyl/Isobutyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Classified as a non-polymer PFAS; environmental persistence is the primary concern. Bioaccumulation potential is considered lower than long-chain PFAS but still under active regulatory evaluation.. Volatile fluorinated ether; non-flammable; commercially known as 3M Novec 7100 Engineered Fluid; provides a unique lightweight, fast-evaporating sensory profile The EU classifies Methyl Perfluoro Butyl/Isobutyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Perfluoro Butyl/Isobutyl Ether allowed in the EU?
Methyl Perfluoro Butyl/Isobutyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Perfluoro Butyl/Isobutyl Ether do in cosmetics?
Methyl Perfluoro Butyl/Isobutyl Ether functions as: Solvent, Viscosity Controlling Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 163702-07-6 (covers the commercial mixture of n-butyl and isobutyl isomers).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Perfluoro Butyl/Isobutyl 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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