Is Perfluoroisohexane safe in cosmetics?
Perfluoroisohexane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Perfluoroisohexane
INCI: PERFLUOROISOHEXANE
Perfluoroisohexane (CAS 355-04-4 (perfluoro-2-methylpentane — verify via CosIng)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
355-04-4 (perfluoro-2-methylpentane — verify via CosIng)
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Function
Solvent, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; sister compound perfluorohexane assessed as low safety concern by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Perfluoroisohexane.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Perfluoroisohexane.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perfluoroisohexane allowed in the EU?
Perfluoroisohexane EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Perfluoroisohexane do in cosmetics?
Perfluoroisohexane functions as: Solvent, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 355-04-4 (perfluoro-2-methylpentane — verify via CosIng).
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