Perfluorononyl Dimethicone

INCI: PERFLUORONONYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Polymer — no single CAS (verify supplier-specific CAS via CosIng)
Function
Skin conditioning, anti-foaming agent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA name; PFOA degradation product subject to EPA TSCA restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Degrades to PFOA and PFCAs — classified persistent organic pollutants; bioaccumulative; reproductive toxicant; probable carcinogen; Tier 1 high-risk PFAS.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perfluorononyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Degrades to PFOA and PFCAs — classified persistent organic pollutants; bioaccumulative; reproductive toxicant; probable carcinogen; Tier 1 high-risk PFAS. The EU classifies Perfluorononyl Dimethicone as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Perfluorononyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Perfluorononyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Perfluorononyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Perfluorononyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning, anti-foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Polymer — no single CAS (verify supplier-specific CAS via CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluorononyl Dimethicone?

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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