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C6-12 PERFLUOROALKYLETHANOL

Updated
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A perfluoroalkyl alcohol — part of the PFAS class. EU is moving to restrict PFAS in cosmetics due to persistence and health concerns. Avoid.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • Strong water and oil repellency
  • Used in specialty cosmetic films
  • Synthetic fluorinated chemistry

Known concerns

  • PFAS class — environmental persistence and bioaccumulation
  • Linked to PFOA-type degradation products
  • EU restricting PFAS in cosmetics
  • Health concerns including endocrine effects

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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