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Solvent (PFAS)

PERFLUOROMETHYLCYCLOPENTANE

CAS 1805-22-7 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A fully fluorinated cyclopentane — a PFAS-class solvent. While topically inert, PFAS chemistries are under fast-moving regulatory restriction in EU cosmetics due to environmental persistence.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • Inert volatile carrier

Known concerns

  • PFAS class — environmental persistence
  • Bioaccumulation
  • Tightening EU/global cosmetic restrictions
  • H302 harmful if swallowed

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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