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Propellant

HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A

CAS 75-37-6 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A fluorinated propellant gas (1,1-difluoroethane) used in aerosols. Skin contact is brief, but inhalation abuse is dangerous and it is a flammable greenhouse gas.

Function

PROPELLANT

Skin benefits

  • Low-GWP propellant alternative to older HFCs
  • Non-flammable propellant blend component
  • Used in aerosols and dry shampoos

Known concerns

  • Flammable as pure gas
  • Inhalation in poorly ventilated spaces is hazardous
  • Greenhouse gas with non-zero climate impact

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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