Emollient
PERFLUORONONYLETHYL CARBOXYDECYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A PEG-8 variant of the perfluorononyl-modified silicone — same PFAS-related concerns. The EU is phasing PFAS out of cosmetics; persistence and bioaccumulation are the deciding factors.
Function
Skin benefits
- Water/oil repellent finish
- Long-wear performance
- Strong substrate adhesion
- Transfer resistance
Known concerns
- PFAS chemistry
- EU phase-out
- Aquatic persistence
- Possible degradation to PFNA
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related emollients
Same plant / compound family
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