Film Former
PERFLUORONONYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE/AMODIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A perfluorononyl-containing silicone polymer that delivers extreme water repellency. Falls under PFAS restrictions under EU Regulation 2024/2462 — phased out of cosmetics by 2026 due to persistence and health effects.
Function
Skin benefits
- Extreme water and oil repellency
- Forms ultra-durable film
- Conditioning amino-silicone backbone
Known concerns
- Contains perfluorononyl (C9 PFAS) group — environmentally persistent and bioaccumulative
- EU Regulation 2024/2462 restricts PFAS in cosmetics from 2026
- PFAS exposure linked to immune, thyroid, and reproductive effects
- Persistent in environment and human body for years
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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