Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a is a cosmetic ingredient used as a propellant agent. It is used in 376 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 3 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A |
| Function | PROPELLANT |
| CAS number | 75-37-6 |
| EC number | 200-866-1 |
| Prevalence | 376 products (0.41% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 3 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Hair Sprays 44.9%Dry Shampoos 19.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 18.4%Heat Protectants 5.9%Mousse & Foam 4.8%Deodorant 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydrofluorocarbon 152a do in skincare?
- Hydrofluorocarbon 152a functions as a propellant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Hydrofluorocarbon 152a?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair sprays (44.9% of its uses).
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