Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

TEA-Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates

INCI: TEA-PERFLUOROHEXYL ETHYLPHOSPHATES

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (PFAS-type compound)
Function
Surfactant (surface-active agent)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically CIR reviewed; falls under general TEA safety assessment; PFAS concerns emerging

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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") — environmental persistence, potential bioaccumulation; EU PFAS restriction proposal may impact future availability; nitrosamine risk from TEA

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates safe in cosmetics?

PFAS ("forever chemical") — environmental persistence, potential bioaccumulation; EU PFAS restriction proposal may impact future availability; nitrosamine risk from TEA The EU classifies TEA-Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is TEA-Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates allowed in the EU?

TEA-Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates do in cosmetics?

TEA-Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates functions as: Surfactant (surface-active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (PFAS-type compound).

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates?

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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