Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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