Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
Also known as: siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-(nonadecafluorononyl)propyl methyl
Synthetic polymer and fluorinated siloxane | Functions as a skin conditioning agent
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What Is Perfluorononyl Dimethicone?
Functions: Skin Conditioning. Why isn’t this ingredient rated? Rest assured our team is or will soon be working on it. Going through research takes time and ingredient studies require in-depth analysis. Our goal is to provide the most accurate information possible. This ingredient database is updated daily, so check back often for the latest information. Written by: Research & Education Team. Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding usage constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Risk assessment of fluorinated substances in cosmetic products. Survey of chemical substances in consumer products No. 169, October 2018 [https://www2.mst.dk/Udgiv/publications/2018/10/978-87-93710-94-8.pdf]
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The Total Mass of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in California Cosmetics, Environ. Sci. Technol. 2024, 58, 16, 6807–6817 [https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.est.3c06539]
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