Perfluorononylethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer

INCI: PERFLUORONONYLETHYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, Film forming
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; MoCRA PFAS assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PFAS moiety not covered by CIR dimethicone review; cross-linked structure may trap PFAS fragments.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perfluorononylethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

PFAS moiety not covered by CIR dimethicone review; cross-linked structure may trap PFAS fragments. The EU classifies Perfluorononylethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Perfluorononylethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Perfluorononylethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Perfluorononylethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Perfluorononylethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer functions as: Skin conditioning, Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluorononylethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer?

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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