Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoromethyl Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Fluorinated Polymer, Perfluorinated Ether
Synthetic
Solvent
Not Clean
N,N'-(Poly(oxytetrafluoroethylene, oxydifluoromethylene)bis(difluoromethylene))bisoctadecanamide
CAS #
161075-02-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Dissolves Ingredients
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
A synthetic fluorinated polymer developed in the late 20th century. Created to provide unique sensory and performance characteristics in cosmetic formulations as a specialized texture enhancer.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR