TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate

INCI: TEA-C8-18 PERFLUOROALKYLETHYL PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (PFAS mixture)
Function
Hair Conditioning; Skin Conditioning; Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes Listed by FDA as a PFAS ingredient in cosmetics; FDA is monitoring but has not formally banned it. FDA report identifies it under "Hair Conditioning Agents / Skin-Conditioning Agents"

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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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

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Concern Level: High

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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