Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PFAS persistence creates environmental and bioaccumulation concerns; avoid use in aerosolized or airbrush applications due to inhalation risk and insufficient safety data. Restricted by major retailers including Boots, Inditex, and H&M.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perfluorobutylethyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
PFAS persistence creates environmental and bioaccumulation concerns; avoid use in aerosolized or airbrush applications due to inhalation risk and insufficient safety data. Restricted by major retailers including Boots, Inditex, and H&M. The EU classifies Perfluorobutylethyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Perfluorobutylethyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Perfluorobutylethyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Perfluorobutylethyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Perfluorobutylethyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin-conditioning agent, emollient, anti-foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned (polymer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluorobutylethyl Dimethicone?
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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