Is Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone
INCI: TRIFLUOROPROPYL DIMETHICONE
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone (CAS 115361-68-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protectant, smoothing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protectant, smoothing agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions. Not included in CIR methicone family review.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
Environmental
Chemical Function
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protectant, smoothing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 115361-68-7.
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