Film Former
POLYPERFLUOROETHOXYMETHOXY DIFLUOROMETHYL DISTEARAMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A PFAS-class fluorinated polymer used in long-wear cosmetics. PFAS chemistry carries significant environmental persistence concerns and EU is moving to broadly restrict perfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Water-resistant film former
- Long-wear cosmetic durability
Known concerns
- PFAS — persistent and bioaccumulative organohalogen
- EU PFAS restrictions tightening across all uses
- Environmental persistence concerns
- Linked to endocrine and immune effects in epidemiology
- Several PFAS already banned in EU cosmetics under Regulation 2019/1021
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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