Perfluoropropane

INCI: PERFLUOROPROPANE

CAS Number
76-19-7
Function
Propellant (aerosol)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes TSCA listed; no specific FDA cosmetic ban; MoCRA PFAS review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Skin, eye, and respiratory irritant with asphyxiation risk in confined spaces; extremely high global warming potential; France ban effective January 2026.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perfluoropropane safe in cosmetics?

Skin, eye, and respiratory irritant with asphyxiation risk in confined spaces; extremely high global warming potential; France ban effective January 2026. The EU classifies Perfluoropropane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Perfluoropropane allowed in the EU?

Perfluoropropane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Perfluoropropane do in cosmetics?

Perfluoropropane functions as: Propellant (aerosol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 76-19-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluoropropane?

adequate 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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