Perfluorohexylethyl Dimethylbutyl Ether

INCI: PERFLUOROHEXYLETHYL DIMETHYLBUTYL ETHER

CAS Number
Verify via CosIng (fluorinated ether; no single CAS confirmed in public literature)
Function
Solvent, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; subject to state-level PFAS bans (CA, WA, MD)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PFAS with no publicly available toxicology dossier; potential PFHxA precursor with environmental persistence concerns.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perfluorohexylethyl Dimethylbutyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

PFAS with no publicly available toxicology dossier; potential PFHxA precursor with environmental persistence concerns. The EU classifies Perfluorohexylethyl Dimethylbutyl Ether as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Perfluorohexylethyl Dimethylbutyl Ether allowed in the EU?

Perfluorohexylethyl Dimethylbutyl Ether EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Perfluorohexylethyl Dimethylbutyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Perfluorohexylethyl Dimethylbutyl Ether functions as: Solvent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng (fluorinated ether; no single CAS confirmed in public literature).

What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluorohexylethyl Dimethylbutyl 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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