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Surfactant

FLUORO C2-8 ALKYLDIMETHICONE

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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A fluorinated (PFAS-family) silicone — water-/oil-repellent surfactant used in long-wear cosmetics. Persistent in the environment and under active EU restriction; avoid where alternatives exist.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Strong water- and oil-repellency
  • Excellent transfer resistance
  • Long-wear in colour cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Short-chain perfluoroalkyl (C2-8) — part of the PFAS family
  • EU progressively restricting PFAS in cosmetics (EU 2023 restriction proposal)
  • Persistent, bioaccumulative, mobile in water
  • Possible degradation to PFOA-like species at upper end of chain length

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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