Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PFAS substance with identical regulatory risk profile. Proposed EU PFAS restriction would apply. Extremely persistent environmental contaminant. Patent WO2012112796A2 covers cosmetic uses but does not address environmental fate or bioaccumulation potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perfluoro t-Butylcyclohexane safe in cosmetics?
PFAS substance with identical regulatory risk profile. Proposed EU PFAS restriction would apply. Extremely persistent environmental contaminant. Patent WO2012112796A2 covers cosmetic uses but does not address environmental fate or bioaccumulation potential. The EU classifies Perfluoro t-Butylcyclohexane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Perfluoro t-Butylcyclohexane allowed in the EU?
Perfluoro t-Butylcyclohexane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Perfluoro t-Butylcyclohexane do in cosmetics?
Perfluoro t-Butylcyclohexane functions as: Skin conditioning, solvent, oxygen carrier for topical cosmetic applications. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in search (structurally related: perfluoro-n-butylcyclohexane = 374-51-6).
What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluoro t-Butylcyclohexane?
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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