Is TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate
INCI: TEA-C8-18 PERFLUOROALKYLETHYL PHOSPHATE
TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate (CAS Not assigned (PFAS mixture)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning; Skin Conditioning; Surfactant – Cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair Conditioning; Skin Conditioning; Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Listed by FDA as a PFAS ingredient in cosmetics; FDA is monitoring but has not formally banned it. FDA report identifies it under "Hair Conditioning Agents / Skin-Conditioning Agents"
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate allowed in the EU?
TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate do in cosmetics?
TEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate functions as: Hair Conditioning; Skin Conditioning; Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (PFAS mixture).
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