Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Dimethicone

INCI: PERFLUORONONYLETHYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Emulsifying, Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PFAS ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane trace concern from PEG ethoxylation; no CIR or SCCS safety review available.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

PFAS ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane trace concern from PEG ethoxylation; no CIR or SCCS safety review available. The EU classifies Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Dimethicone as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Dimethicone functions as: Emulsifying, Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 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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