Solvent
PERFLUORODIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A perfluorinated cyclohexane PFAS used in some specialty cosmetics. EU is moving to ban PFAS as a class due to forever-chemical environmental persistence.
Skin benefits
- Specialty solvent and oxygen carrier
- Inert at point of application
Known concerns
- PFAS — EU REACH universal PFAS restriction proposal (2023)
- Extreme environmental persistence (forever chemical)
- Bioaccumulation concerns
- Likely phase-out from cosmetics
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.