Film Former
DEA-PERFLUOROHEXYL ETHYLPHOSPHATES
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A DEA-neutralized perfluorohexyl phosphate ester used for water-repellent films. Combines two flagged classes — DEA (nitrosamine risk) and PFAS (forever chemicals) — and is being phased out.
Function
Skin benefits
- Strong water- and oil-repellent film
- Used historically in long-wear cosmetics
- Effective at low levels
Known concerns
- DEA salt — risk of nitrosamine formation, EU/SCCS restricted
- Per-/poly-fluorinated alkyl substance (PFAS) — extreme persistence
- EU and several US states moving to ban PFAS in cosmetics
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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