Film Former
OCTAFLUOROPENTYL METHACRYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fluorinated methacrylate monomer with a perfluoroalkyl chain. Combines methacrylate sensitization risk with PFAS-class environmental concerns now under tightening EU regulation; not recommended for cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms a fluorinated polymer film with low surface energy
Known concerns
- Fluorinated (PFAS-class) chemistry under tightening EU restriction
- Methacrylate monomer — recognised skin sensitizer
- Persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the perfluoroalkyl chain
- Sustainability and environmental red flags
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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