Conditioning Agent
C9-15 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A PFAS-type fluorinated phosphate ester used for water and oil resistance. Subject to growing EU and US bans because PFAS chemicals persist in the environment indefinitely and accumulate in living tissue.
Function
Skin benefits
- Long-wearing water and oil repellence
Known concerns
- PFAS class — forever chemical
- Environmental persistence and bioaccumulation
- Breakdown products include regulated PFOA/PFOS analogues
- EU and several US state bans on PFAS in cosmetics
- Toxicity concerns reviewed by ECHA
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.