Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Silane, triethoxy(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-heptadecafluorodecyl)-
What does it do?
Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
EU regulatory status
Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane 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 Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane?
Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silane, triethoxy(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-heptadecafluorodecyl)-
Is Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane do in cosmetic products?
Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking.
What is the CAS number of Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Perfluorooctylethyl Triethoxysilane is 101947-16-4.
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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