Is Perfluoromethylcyclohexane safe in cosmetics?
Perfluoromethylcyclohexane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Perfluoromethylcyclohexane
INCI: PERFLUOROMETHYLCYCLOHEXANE
Perfluoromethylcyclohexane (CAS 355-02-2 (verify via CosIng)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Solvent, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; not individually assessed in MoCRA report
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Perfluoromethylcyclohexane.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Perfluoromethylcyclohexane.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perfluoromethylcyclohexane allowed in the EU?
Perfluoromethylcyclohexane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Perfluoromethylcyclohexane do in cosmetics?
Perfluoromethylcyclohexane functions as: Solvent, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 355-02-2 (verify via CosIng).
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