Film Former
TRIFLUOROPROPYLDIMETHYLSILOXY/TRIMETHYLSILOXY SILSESQUIOXANE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fluorinated silicone polymer with trifluoropropyl groups, used for water-repellent long-wear films. Less persistent than long-chain PFAS but still under tightening EU fluorochemical scrutiny — orange tier.
Function
Skin benefits
- Water and oil-repellent finish
- Improves long-wear of cosmetics
- Soft silky feel
- Heat and chemical stability
Known concerns
- Contains trifluoropropyl groups — perfluoroalkyl-adjacent
- Increasing PFAS regulatory pressure
- Short-chain fluoro structures still under environmental review
- Not biodegradable
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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