Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluorohydroxyethyl Ether

AKA: Fluorinated PEG Ether, Perfluorinated Polymer
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
1,1,2,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-1-propene, oxidized, polymd.
CAS #
92-44-4
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A specialty fluorinated polymer developed in contemporary cosmetics chemistry. Designed to provide specific texture and performance benefits in premium skincare formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR