Pentafluoropropane
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, propellant, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane
What does it do?
Pentafluoropropane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Propellant
the gas that pushes a product out of an aerosol can
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Pentafluoropropane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pentafluoropropane?
Pentafluoropropane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane
Is Pentafluoropropane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pentafluoropropane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pentafluoropropane do in cosmetic products?
Pentafluoropropane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, propellant, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Pentafluoropropane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pentafluoropropane is 460-73-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010