Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone

INCI: PERFLUORONONYLETHYL PEG-8 PHENYLISOPROPYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric; no single CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, surface modifier
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; under MoCRA PFAS review. FDA noted significant data gaps (Dec 2025 report)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PFOA precursor with environmental persistence; banned in France as of January 1, 2026; listed on Boots RSL.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

PFOA precursor with environmental persistence; banned in France as of January 1, 2026; listed on Boots RSL. The EU classifies Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, surface modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric; no single CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluorononylethyl PEG-8 Phenylisopropyl 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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