Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane
A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Silane, trimethoxy(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-heptadecafluorodecyl)-
What does it do?
Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
EU regulatory status
Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane 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 Trimethoxysilane?
Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silane, trimethoxy(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-heptadecafluorodecyl)-
Is Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane do in cosmetic products?
Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking.
What is the CAS number of Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Perfluorooctylethyl Trimethoxysilane is 83048-65-1.
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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