Science
Mechanism of Action
There is no identified beneficial mechanism of action for Hydrochlorofluorocarbon 142B within a cosmetic context. Direct contact with its rapidly evaporating liquid form results in immediate and severe frostbite due to extreme cold, causing cellular damage.
Research
Clinical Evidence
Low confidenceN/A
Transparency
Dusting Analysis
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon 142B is not recognized as a cosmetic ingredient and is a highly volatile, hazardous gas at ambient temperatures, rendering any consideration of 'dusting' in skincare formulations entirely irrelevant and inappropriate.
The Formula
Formulation
Stability
This substance is a highly volatile, colorless gas at room temperature, possessing a boiling point of approximately -9.6 °C. Its gaseous state and low boiling point make it fundamentally unsuitable for integration into typical liquid or cream-based cosmetic formulations. It is stable but must be kept away from open flames and high temperatures.
Conflicts
- strong oxidizing agents
- alkali metals
- alkaline earth metals
- powdered aluminum
- powdered magnesium
- powdered zinc
- powdered beryllium
- alloys of aluminum, magnesium, zinc, beryllium
Safety
Safety Profile
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon 142B is a regulated haloalkane known to significantly contribute to ozone depletion and global warming; its production in many countries was banned by 2020 under the Montreal Protocol. It has not undergone review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) for cosmetic use. Classified as an extremely flammable gas and a gas under pressure, direct contact with its rapidly evaporating liquid form induces severe frostbite, leading to skin discoloration and blistering. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations can cause systemic toxicity, including dizziness, cardiac irregularities, and potentially death by asphyxiation due to its action as a simple asphyxiant. The FDA previously banned similar substances (CFCs) as aerosol propellants due to safety concerns.
Your Skin
Skin Compatibility
Our Assessment
Verdict
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon 142B is an extremely hazardous substance with no cosmetic utility, posing severe risks to human health and the environment, and must be stringently avoided in all skincare applications.
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