TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate
INCI: TEA-C8-18 PERFLUOROALKYLETHYL PHOSPHATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PFAS compound — persistent, bioaccumulative, potentially toxic; banned by major retailer RSLs; NDELA formation risk from TEA component; strong regulatory pressure globally; avoid formulation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
PFAS compound — persistent, bioaccumulative, potentially toxic; banned by major retailer RSLs; NDELA formation risk from TEA component; strong regulatory pressure globally; avoid formulation The EU classifies TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate allowed in the EU?
TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate do in cosmetics?
TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate functions as: Hair Conditioning; Skin Conditioning; Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (PFAS mixture).
What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate?
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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