Is OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE safe in cosmetics?
OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE
Also known as: 1H,1H,5H-Octafluoropentyl methacrylate, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoropentylester
OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE (CAS 355-93-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding. NOAEL 300 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
Function
Binding
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoropentyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
InChIKey
ZNJXRXXJPIFFAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
1H,1H,5H-Octafluoropentyl methacrylate
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoropentylester
Chemical Function
Binder
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care; Personal care - hair styling and care - hair conditioner; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different to those in our assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE allowed in the EU?
OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE do in cosmetics?
OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE functions as: Binding. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 355-93-1.
Is OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE used outside cosmetics?
OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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