PERFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLMETHANOL
INCI: PERFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLMETHANOL | Function: Film Former, Solvent | Type: Perfluorocarbon
What Is PERFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLMETHANOL?
Perfluorocyclohexylmethanol 是一种全氟化环己烷甲醇衍生物。在化妆品中极少使用，主要作为特种溶剂或中间体。其全氟结构提供极低的表面张力和高化学惰性。 是一种全氟化碳化合物 (perfluorocarbon)，在化妆品中用作特殊成膜剂 (film former) 或溶剂。这类成分具有极低的表面张力和高挥发性，可提供独特的铺展和肤感特性，但因属于 PFAS 类物质而面临日益严格的环保法规审查。在化妆品中使用量极少。
Key Skin Benefits
- + Unique Spreading — 极低表面张力提供独特的铺展体验
- + Volatile Carrier — 快速挥发不残留
Pros
- + Extremely low surface tension — unique skin feel
- + Fast evaporating — leaves no residue
Cons
- − PFAS compound — environmental and health concerns
- − Minimal cosmetic safety data
- − Regulatory scrutiny increasing — EU proposing broad PFAS ban
- − No proven skin benefit beyond sensory modification
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Usage Areas | Body |
| Product Type | Leave-On, Rinse-Off |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Natural Level | Synthetic |
Safety Ratings
| Metric | Rating |
|---|
| Skin Sensitivity | 2/5 |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0/5 |
| EWG Score | 4/10 |
Regional Regulatory Limits
| Region | Leave-on % | Rinse-off % | Status |
|---|
| EU (CosIng) | Under review | Under review | PFAS restriction pending |
| US (CIR/FDA) | No limit | No limit | Minimal cosmetic use |
| Japan (MHLW) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| ASEAN | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| China (NMPA) | Not specified | Not specified | Rarely used |
Typical Usage % by Product Type
| Product Type | Typical % |
|---|
| Specialty Cosmetics (rare) | 0.1–2% |
References
- CosIng Database — PERFLUOROCYCLOHEXYLMETHANOL. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
- ECHA (2023) — PFAS restriction proposal. https://echa.europa.eu/
- EWG Skin Deep — Perfluorinated compounds. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/