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PERFLUORONONYLETHYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE COPOLYMER

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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 perfluorinated silicone copolymer with a C9 perfluoroalkyl chain — squarely in the long-chain PFAS family that the EU is phasing out for environmental and bioaccumulation reasons. Not recommended.

Function

SLIP MODIFIERSURFACE MODIFIER

Skin benefits

  • Extreme water and oil repellency in cosmetics
  • Long-wear color retention
  • Specialized texture for niche products

Known concerns

  • Contains a perfluorononyl (C9 PFAS) group — long-chain perfluoroalkyl substituent
  • Long-chain PFAS substances are EU-restricted under POPs/REACH
  • Environmental and bioaccumulation concerns are well documented for C8+ perfluoroalkyl chains

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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