Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane
INCI: PERFLUOROOCTYLETHYL TRIMETHOXYSILANE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PFOA precursor (C8) with methanol release on hydrolysis, environmental persistence, and France ban effective January 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane safe in cosmetics?
PFOA precursor (C8) with methanol release on hydrolysis, environmental persistence, and France ban effective January 2026. The EU classifies Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane allowed in the EU?
Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane do in cosmetics?
Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane functions as: Surface modifier, hydrophobic coating agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85857-16-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane?
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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