Is PTFE safe in cosmetics?
PTFE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PTFE
Also known as: Algloflon, Algoflon, Fluon, Teflon, Tetran), Alkathene rxdg33, Balfon 7000, Ftorlon F-4MB (+14 more)
PTFE (CAS 9002-84-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bulking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Bulking
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - IJT 35(Suppl. 1):5-49, 2016
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IARC Carcinogenicity
International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) monograph evaluation.
IARC Group
3
Volume
19, Sup 7
Evaluation Year
1987
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Corrosion inhibitor
Filler
Flame retardant
Hardener
Lubricating agent
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Surface modifier
Viscosity modifier
Waterproofing agent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PTFE — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Algloflon
Algoflon, Fluon, Teflon, Tetran)
Alkathene rxdg33
Balfon 7000
Ftorlon F-4MB
Ftoroplast F-4
Ftoroplast F 4MB
Polifen
Polyflon D1
Polyflon M12
Polyflon M12A
Polyflon M21
Polytetrafluoroethylene resin
Tetrafluoroethylene polymers
Velflon
Zitex K 223-122
Politefo
Politefum
UNII-E1NC1JVS3O
Chemical Function
Filler
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Lubricating agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
consumer_product; Europe
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
consumer_product; Europe
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion; Personal care - make-up and related; Personal care - shaving and hair removal - shaving cream; Personal care - sunscreen
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PTFE allowed in the EU?
PTFE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PTFE do in cosmetics?
PTFE functions as: Bulking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9002-84-0.
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