Common Name(s): C4-14 perfluoroalkylethoxy dimethicone,c4-14 perfluoroalkylethoxy dimethicone,fluorinated emollient,non-polar skin conditioner
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides super-spreading non-polar emolliency with oxygen-carrying capacity for aerobic skin support.
Why It's Used: Synthetic hydrocarbon emollients provide precision spreading performance unavailable from natural oils โ the defined carbon chain length and branching enabling targeted skin feel engineering.
How It Works: Alkyl chain length determines spreading coefficient and viscosity. perfluorocarbon f-c bonds (strongest bonds in organic chemistry, bond energy 485 kj/mol) provide chemical inertness and extreme hydro-oleophobicity from low surface energy (<15 mn/m) โ enabling oxygen dissolution for transdermal oxygen delivery.
Typically Found In: Skin care,colour cosmetics
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Perfluorocarbon persistence: fluorinated compounds have extremely long environmental half-lives โ some perfluorocarbons are persistent organic pollutants. pfas regulations may affect cosmetic use; verify regulatory status of specific fluorinated grade in target markets.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,c4-14 perfluoroalkylethoxy dimethicone synthetic hydrocarbon emollient review