Perfluorotetralin
A cosmetic ingredient used as detangling, skin conditioning, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Naphthalene, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,6,7,8-dodecafluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-
What does it do?
Perfluorotetralin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Detangling
reduces hair tangles and improves combability
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Perfluorotetralin 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 Perfluorotetralin?
Perfluorotetralin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Naphthalene, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,6,7,8-dodecafluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-
Is Perfluorotetralin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Perfluorotetralin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Perfluorotetralin do in cosmetic products?
Perfluorotetralin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: detangling, skin conditioning, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Perfluorotetralin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Perfluorotetralin is 2342-07-6.
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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: 21/11/2016