Is C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol safe in cosmetics?
C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol
INCI: C6-12 PERFLUOROALKYLETHANOL
C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol (CAS Not published in CosIng (PFAS mixture)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning, Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning, Solvent
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Safety
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol allowed in the EU?
C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol do in cosmetics?
C6-12 Perfluoroalkylethanol functions as: Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning, Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not published in CosIng (PFAS mixture).
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