Perfluorodecalin
Perfluorodecalin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a detangling, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 50 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PERFLUORODECALIN |
| Function | DETANGLING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 306-94-5 |
| EC number | 206-192-4 |
| Prevalence | 50 products (0.05% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 320 |
Used in
Serums 24%General Moisturizers 16%Wash Off Masks 12%Grooming 10%Eye Moisturizers 8%Facial Treatments 8%
Frequently asked
- What does Perfluorodecalin do in skincare?
- Perfluorodecalin functions as a detangling, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Perfluorodecalin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Perfluorodecalin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (24% of its uses).
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