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VINYLIDENE DIFLUORIDE.

Avoid CAS 75-38-7 / NOT REPORTED

Vinylidene Difluoride (VDF) is a monomer primarily used to create polymers such as Perfluoropropylene/Vinylidene Difluoride Copolymer. These derivatives are occasionally found in cosmetics, functioning as film-forming agents.

Summary

Film-forming

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a gas, Vinylidene Difluoride itself does not have a direct mechanism of action on the skin. Its polymeric derivatives, however, create a continuous film on skin, hair, or nails, thereby acting as film-forming agents.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

There is no information to suggest that Vinylidene Difluoride or its derivatives are commonly subjected to dusting practices in cosmetic formulations.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH ≤11
0 7 14

Stability

The Vinylidene Difluoride monomer is unstable and can form explosive peroxides or polymerize. Its polymer, Polyvinylidene Difluoride (PVDF), can degrade under strong alkaline conditions (pH ">=" 11).

Conflicts

  • oxidizers
  • aluminum chloride
  • hydrogen chloride
  • strong alkaline conditions (for its polymer)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

The Vinylidene Difluoride monomer is toxic by inhalation and contact, potentially causing skin irritation. Its common cosmetic derivative is a PFAS, a class of chemicals associated with various health concerns and subject to increasing regulatory restrictions.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Vinylidene Difluoride monomer poses toxicity risks, and its cosmetic copolymer derivatives are classified as PFAS, raising significant health and regulatory concerns, thus it should be avoided.

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