PFAS are a broad class of fluorinated substances known for their exceptional chemical stability, as well as their water and oil repellent properties. They are common in cosmetics, like long-lasting makeup, waterproof products, and skin-feel enhancers.
However, their environmental persistence and potential toxicological risks are driving a comprehensive restriction in the EU under REACH.
This webinar will discuss how the upcoming ban will affect the cosmetics industry. We will focus on compliance strategies and PFAS-free alternatives.
Key Points:
- Perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) and their key physicochemical properties
- How they are produced
- Similarities with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Types of impurities associated with them
- Toxicological and environmental profiles
- Uses in cosmetics and dermatology
- Differences between PFPEs and low molecular weight perfluorinated compounds (e.g., PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS)
- Impact of restrictions on the cosmetics industry
- Available alternatives to PFPEs
- Future outlook for PFPEs