Emollient
DIOCTYLDODECYL FLUOROHEPTYL CITRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fluorinated citrate ester used as a specialty emollient that gives long-wear, water-resistant skin feel. Limited public safety data and the fluorinated chain raises PFAS persistence concerns.
Function
Skin benefits
- Long-wear emollience
- Water and sebum resistance
- Pigment dispersion in makeup
Known concerns
- Fluorinated chain — environmental persistence
- Sparse public toxicology data
- PFAS-related scrutiny in EU
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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