Skip to content

Film Former

POLYPERFLUOROMETHYLISOPROPYL ETHER

CAS 69991-67-9 Updated
14

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A perfluorinated (PFAS-class) polyether used for water repellency in makeup. The PFAS family is being phased out of EU cosmetics due to environmental persistence and toxicity concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Water and oil repellency
  • Long-wear film for makeup

Known concerns

  • PFAS-class persistent fluoropolymer
  • Suspected carcinogen indication on related monomer (H351)
  • Documented organ-damage concerns
  • EU is phasing out PFAS in cosmetics
  • Bioaccumulation concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related film formers

15
TEA-C8-18 PERFLUOROALKYLETHYL PHOSPHATE
Film Former
 15
TITANIUM TETRABUTOXIDE
Film Former
 12
DEA-PERFLUOROHEXYL ETHYLPHOSPHATES
Film Former
 12
POLYPERFLUOROETHOXYMETHOXY DIFLUOROMETHYL DISTEARAMIDE
Film Former
 12
TEA-PERFLUOROHEXYL ETHYLPHOSPHATES
Film Former
 18
ACRYLATES/METHOXY PEG-23 METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYL ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Film Former
 10
AMP-C8-18 PERFLUOROALKYLETHYL PHOSPHATE
Film Former
 18
BEHENYL METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYLETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Film Former

Check your shelf

Find POLYPERFLUOROMETHYLISOPROPYL ETHER in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains POLYPERFLUOROMETHYLISOPROPYL ETHER and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.