Is Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone
INCI: FLUORO C2-8 ALKYLDIMETHICONE
Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone (CAS Not assigned a single definitive CAS (fluorinated polydimethylsiloxane polymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant — Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned a single definitive CAS (fluorinated polydimethylsiloxane polymer)
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Function
Surfactant — Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — falls under the broader dimethicone/methicone family reviewed by CIR; no specific CFR prohibition
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone allowed in the EU?
Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone do in cosmetics?
Fluoro C2-8 Alkyldimethicone functions as: Surfactant — Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a single definitive CAS (fluorinated polydimethylsiloxane polymer).
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