Film Former
TEA-PERFLUOROHEXYL ETHYLPHOSPHATES
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A triethanolamine-neutralized PFAS phosphate ester used for water-repellent cosmetic films. Combines two flagged classes — TEA (nitrosamine risk) and PFAS (forever chemicals).
Function
Skin benefits
- Strong water- and oil-repellent film
- Used in long-wear cosmetics
- Effective at low levels
Known concerns
- TEA salt — risk of nitrosamine formation, EU restricted
- Per-/poly-fluorinated alkyl substance (PFAS) — extreme persistence
- EU REACH restriction proposal and US state-level PFAS bans target this class
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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