PTFE
AKA “Polytetrafluoroethylene, Teflon”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
PTFE
AKA: Polytetrafluoroethylene, Teflon
Ingredient · Bulking · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Ethene, tetrafluoro-, homopolymer
CAS #
9002-84-0
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Functions
Bulking
Improves Elasticity
Adds volume
Traditional Use
Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) was invented in 1938 by DuPont scientists. Adopted by the cosmetics industry in the 1960s-70s as a texture-enhancing agent and soft-focus ingredient in powder formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR