Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PFAS compound with environmental persistence and inhalation risk; may degrade to PFCAs in environment and has GHG potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perfluoromethylcyclohexane safe in cosmetics?
PFAS compound with environmental persistence and inhalation risk; may degrade to PFCAs in environment and has GHG potential. The EU classifies Perfluoromethylcyclohexane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Perfluoromethylcyclohexane allowed in the EU?
Perfluoromethylcyclohexane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Perfluoromethylcyclohexane do in cosmetics?
Perfluoromethylcyclohexane functions as: Solvent, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 355-02-2 (verify via CosIng).
What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluoromethylcyclohexane?
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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