Skip to content

Conditioning Agent

PEG-8 TRIFLUOROPROPYL DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER

64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A lightly fluorinated PEG-silicone with a CF3 trifluoropropyl group — adds water repellency. Below ECHA PFAS chain-length threshold but fluorinated cosmetic ingredients face rising scrutiny.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Smooth water-resistant films
  • Distinctive silky feel
  • Durable conditioning

Known concerns

  • Trifluoropropyl moiety raises persistence concerns
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane from PEG step
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related conditioning agents

64
PEG-10 TRIFLUOROPROPYL DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER
Conditioning Agent
 64
SANDALORE
Conditioning Agent
 65
COLLOIDAL DIAMOND/GOLD
Conditioning Agent
 65
ETHYLHEXYL CYCLOHEXYL UREA
Conditioning Agent
 65
LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA FRUIT EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
 65
MINK WAX
Conditioning Agent
 65
NICOTIANA BENTHAMIANA OCTAPEPTIDE-30 SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-2
Conditioning Agent
 62
CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS LEAF/STEM OIL
Conditioning Agent

Check your shelf

Find PEG-8 TRIFLUOROPROPYL DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains PEG-8 TRIFLUOROPROPYL DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.