Trifluoropropyl Cyclotetrasiloxane
INCI: TRIFLUOROPROPYL CYCLOTETRASILOXANE (LISTED IN COSING)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
D4 is classified as SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) in EU. Reproductive toxicant Cat 2; PBT substance. The trifluoropropyl variant needs independent assessment — do not assume equivalence with unmodified D4 regulatory status
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trifluoropropyl Cyclotetrasiloxane safe in cosmetics?
D4 is classified as SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) in EU. Reproductive toxicant Cat 2; PBT substance. The trifluoropropyl variant needs independent assessment — do not assume equivalence with unmodified D4 regulatory status The EU classifies Trifluoropropyl Cyclotetrasiloxane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Trifluoropropyl Cyclotetrasiloxane allowed in the EU?
Trifluoropropyl Cyclotetrasiloxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trifluoropropyl Cyclotetrasiloxane do in cosmetics?
Trifluoropropyl Cyclotetrasiloxane functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning (fluorinated cyclic siloxane). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in major databases; related to D4 cyclotetrasiloxane class.
What is the Margin of Safety for Trifluoropropyl Cyclotetrasiloxane?
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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