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Film Former

PTFE

CAS 9002-84-0 Updated
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Teflon — used in makeup as a slip and soft-focus powder. Inert on skin, but a PFAS "forever chemical" with major environmental persistence concerns; the EU is restricting intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Silky slip on skin
  • Soft-focus blur in makeup
  • Inert at body temperature

Known concerns

  • PFAS family — persistent 'forever chemical'
  • EU and FDA are phasing out intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics
  • Trace PFOA / PFOS impurities possible if not processed cleanly
  • Microplastic environmental footprint
  • No biodegradation in nature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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