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Emollient

PERFLUORONONYLETHYL CARBOXYDECYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE

Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A PEG-8 variant of the perfluorononyl-modified silicone — same PFAS-related concerns. The EU is phasing PFAS out of cosmetics; persistence and bioaccumulation are the deciding factors.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Water/oil repellent finish
  • Long-wear performance
  • Strong substrate adhesion
  • Transfer resistance

Known concerns

  • PFAS chemistry
  • EU phase-out
  • Aquatic persistence
  • Possible degradation to PFNA

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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