Is Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone
INCI: TRIFLUOROPROPYL DIMETHICONE
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone (CAS 115361-68-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protectant, smoothing agent. 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, skin protectant, smoothing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions. Not included in CIR methicone family review.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone.
Regulatory Flags
Environmental
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protectant, smoothing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 115361-68-7.
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