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PERFLUOROPERHYDROBENZYL TETRALIN

CAS 116265-66-8
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A highly fluorinated polycyclic compound related to PFAS substances, facing severe regulatory scrutiny in the EU due to environmental persistence and potential bioaccumulation concerns.

Perfluoroperhydrobenzyl tetralin is a polyfluorinated aromatic compound with tetralin (tetrahydronaphthalene) and benzyl structures, fully fluorinated on the benzene ring. Such perfluorinated compounds are subject to increasing EU regulatory pressure under REACH and emerging PFAS restrictions. Thetetralin moiety additionally raises concerns about environmental toxicity. These compounds typically persist in the environment and may bioaccumulate, making them increasingly controversial for cosmetic applications.

Skin benefits

  • May provide water-resistant or long-wear properties in formulations

Known concerns

  • PFAS-related compound facing EU regulatory restrictions
  • Environmental persistence and potential bioaccumulation
  • Not specifically assessed by SCCS for cosmetic safety
  • Emerging concerns under EU PFAS restriction proposals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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