Polytetrafluoroethylene Acetoxypropyl Betaine
INCI: POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE ACETOXYPROPYL BETAINE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PFAS/forever chemical with environmental persistence and hormone disruption concerns; association with cancer risk in broader PTFE class; potential hazard to aquatic environments; subject to EU-wide PFAS restriction proposal (ECHA) that could result in ingredient class ban.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polytetrafluoroethylene Acetoxypropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?
PFAS/forever chemical with environmental persistence and hormone disruption concerns; association with cancer risk in broader PTFE class; potential hazard to aquatic environments; subject to EU-wide PFAS restriction proposal (ECHA) that could result in ingredient class ban. The EU classifies Polytetrafluoroethylene Acetoxypropyl Betaine as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Polytetrafluoroethylene Acetoxypropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?
Polytetrafluoroethylene Acetoxypropyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polytetrafluoroethylene Acetoxypropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?
Polytetrafluoroethylene Acetoxypropyl Betaine functions as: Hair conditioning agent, emulsifier, dispersant, antistatic agent, wetting/spreading agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 123171-68-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polytetrafluoroethylene Acetoxypropyl Betaine?
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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