Solvent
POLYPERFLUOROETHOXYMETHOXY DIFLUOROMETHYL ETHER
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A perfluorinated polyether — gives products excellent water repellency but is a PFAS-class forever chemical. Increasingly restricted across the EU and US for environmental and health reasons; better alternatives exist.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms a water- and oil-repellent film
- Provides smooth slip
- Imparts long-wear properties
Known concerns
- PFAS-class — environmentally persistent forever chemical
- Possible bioaccumulation potential
- Subject to growing EU and US PFAS restrictions
- Possible breakdown to smaller PFAS contaminants
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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