Potassium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphate

INCI: POTASSIUM PERFLUOROHEXYL ETHYLPHOSPHATE

CAS Number
1224952-82-2
Function
Surfactant / surface conditioning agent (PFAS-based)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Under MoCRA Section 3506 review; FDA's Dec 2025 report flagged significant data gaps for PFAS in cosmetics including limited dermal absorption data

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PFAS forever chemical with environmental persistence; listed on Boots Group Restricted Substances List; pending EU REACH restriction; lacking toxicological data for risk assessment

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphate safe in cosmetics?

PFAS forever chemical with environmental persistence; listed on Boots Group Restricted Substances List; pending EU REACH restriction; lacking toxicological data for risk assessment The EU classifies Potassium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Potassium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphate functions as: Surfactant / surface conditioning agent (PFAS-based). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1224952-82-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphate?

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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