PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer

INCI: PEG-8 TRIFLUOROPROPYL DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (proprietary silicone-PEG copolymer)
Function
Hair conditioning; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; no standalone CIR monograph (falls under silicone-PEG copolymer class)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Fluorinated groups raise environmental persistence concerns; not classified as PFAS under current EU definitions but monitor regulatory updates; comedogenic rating 1/5.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Fluorinated groups raise environmental persistence concerns; not classified as PFAS under current EU definitions but monitor regulatory updates; comedogenic rating 1/5. The EU classifies PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer allowed in the EU?

PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer do in cosmetics?

PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer functions as: Hair conditioning; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (proprietary silicone-PEG copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer?

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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