Allowed in EU

Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

1,1-Difluoretylen-hexafluorpropenpolymer

What does it do?

Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

EU regulatory status

Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer 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 Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer?

Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,1-Difluoretylen-hexafluorpropenpolymer

Is Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.

What is the CAS number of Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Perfluoropropylene/vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer is 9011-17-0.

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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: 26/04/2019