Solvent
PERFLUORO DIMETHYLETHYLPENTANE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A perfluorinated branched alkane used as an inert, dry-feeling carrier in cosmetics. Skin safety is favorable, but PFAS environmental persistence is a regulatory concern.
Function
Skin benefits
- Lightweight non-greasy skin feel
- Improves spreadability of formulations
- Inert carrier for actives
Known concerns
- Perfluorinated compounds raise PFAS environmental persistence concerns
- EU is moving to broadly restrict PFAS in cosmetics
- No GHS health classification but environmental flag
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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