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TRIFLUOROACETIC ACID

CAS 76-05-1 Updated
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A strong, persistent perfluorinated acid used in industrial synthesis — corrosive on contact and an environmental PFAS pollutant that accumulates in water. Not a real cosmetic ingredient.

Function

pH ADJUSTERS

Skin benefits

  • Reactive synthesis reagent with no defensible cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • Severe skin and eye corrosion
  • Highly persistent perfluorinated compound (PFAS family)
  • Environmental accumulation in water
  • Not appropriate for finished cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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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.