Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoromethyl Ether

INCI: POLYPERFLUOROETHOXYMETHOXY DIFLUOROMETHYL ETHER

CAS Number
161075-02-1
Function
Skin conditioning agent; solvent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; covered in FDA PFAS-in-cosmetics report

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PFAS substance with extreme environmental persistence; listed on major retailer restricted substance lists and OECD PFAS inventory.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoromethyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

PFAS substance with extreme environmental persistence; listed on major retailer restricted substance lists and OECD PFAS inventory. The EU classifies Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoromethyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoromethyl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoromethyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoromethyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent; solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 161075-02-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoromethyl Ether?

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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