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Emollient

PERFLUORONONYLETHYL CARBOXYDECYL LAURYL DIMETHICONE

Updated
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A silicone with a C9 perfluoroalkyl tail and a lauryl (C12) chain — same waterproof story as its behenyl and hexacosyl cousins but with a shorter emollient chain. Long-chain PFAS chemistry is the EU's priority cosmetic phase-out target.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE

Skin benefits

  • Provides water and oil repellency
  • Lauryl chain adds emolliency
  • Forms long-wear films

Known concerns

  • C9 perfluoroalkyl tail is long-chain PFAS
  • ECHA REACH restriction scope captures this class
  • Persistent and bioaccumulative
  • EU cosmetic phase-out expected

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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