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PERFLUOROCAPRYLYL TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL METHICONE

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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 perfluorooctyl (C8 PFAS) silicone — water- and oil-repellent binder used in long-wear cosmetics. Under active EU restriction due to PFAS persistence; avoid where alternatives exist.

Function

BINDINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Excellent water- and oil-repellency
  • Long-wear, transfer-resistant
  • Useful binder in colour cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Perfluorooctyl (C8) chain — PFAS family; persistent, bioaccumulative
  • EU restriction proposal in active progress
  • Potential for degradation to PFOA-related species
  • Heightened environmental and regulatory concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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