Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and alternatives in cosmetics : report on commercial availability and current uses / Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, author, issuing body.

Series:

OECD Series on Risk Management of Chemicals

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Industrial toxicology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (76 pages).

Other Title:

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and alternatives in cosmetics

Place of Publication:

Paris : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2024.

Summary:

This report gathers information on alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).in cosmetic products, focusing on their commercial availability, current uses, market penetration, feasibility, effectiveness, and cost. PFASs provide a wide range of functions in cosmetic products, acting as hair and skin conditioning agents, emulsifiers, stabilisers, oil and water-resistant agents, lubricants, bulking agents and/or oil-resistant surfactants. Technically and economically feasible alternatives to intentionally used PFASs in cosmetic products are widely available on the market, which implies a high substitution potential. However, substituting PFASs in cosmetics often requires the entire product reformulation to provide the same functionalities to the product, and like-for-like 'drop-in' replacements are unlikely to happen.

Notes:

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ISBN:

92-64-84031-1