Common Name(s): Perfluorononylethyl peg-8 phenylisopropyl dimethcone
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Creates water-repellent, fluorocarbon-compatible formulations combining silicone conditioning.
Why It's Used: Used in specialty water-repellent skin care and in formulations combining fluorocarbon and silicone solvents.
How It Works: Perfluorononylethyl group provides fluorocarbon compatibility; peg-8 provides water compatibility; phenylisopropyl dimethicone provides silicone conditioning; tripartite amphiphile.
Typically Found In: Water-repellent specialty products,fluorosilicone formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emulsifier
Secondary Functions: Emulsifying,skin conditioning agent,film former
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fluorocarbon-silicone hybrid; synthetic specialty ingredient. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at functional use levels. ewg score: 2โ3.
Works Well With: Fluorocarbon solvents,silicones
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Fluorosilicone hybrid emulsifiers bridge fluorocarbon and silicone chemistry; used in specialty products requiring water-oil-fluorocarbon triple compatibility.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary