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TRIFLUOROMETHYL C1-4 ALKYL DIMETHICONE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A fluorinated silicone with trifluoromethyl C1-4 alkyl groups, used in water-repellent cosmetics. Trifluoromethyl-alkyl substitution places it in the broader PFAS-adjacent class facing EU regulatory pressure.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Repels water and oils
  • Provides unique texture properties in cosmetics
  • Used in specialized long-wear formulations

Known concerns

  • Fluorinated silicone; falls under broader PFAS environmental scrutiny
  • Short C1-4 fluorinated chains may degrade to short-chain perfluoro carboxylic acids
  • Growing EU regulatory pressure on PFAS materials

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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