What function does PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN carries the following function designation(s): ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING.

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InventoryRef 5899415/10/2010

PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN

Naphthalene, heptadecafluorodecahydro(trifluoromethyl)-

PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 51294-16-7

CAS 51294-16-7PubChem CID 39977

Perfluoromethyldecalin

IUPAC name: 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-heptadecafluoro-8-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene

Molecular formula: C11F20
Molecular weight: 512.08 g/mol
Exact mass: 511.9680632 Da
XLogP3: 6.3
Topological polar surface area: 0.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 20
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Perfluoro(1-methyldecalin)Perfluoro-1-methyldecalinUNII-VWJ68OB6TMVWJ68OB6TM1-(Trifluoromethyl)perfluorodecalinNaphthalene, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-heptadecafluorodecahydro-8-(trifluoromethyl)-EINECS 206-191-9BRN 2030021

16 more reported names

perfluoromethyldecalineFLUTEC PC91,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-Heptadecafluorodecahydro-8-(trifluoromethyl)naphthaleneFLUTEC PP 9Perfluoro-1-methyldecalineFIFLOW 160NAPHTHALENE, HEPTADECAFLUORODECAHYDRO(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-3-05-00-00269 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)Naphthalene, decahydroheptadecafluoro(trifluoromethyl)-perfluoro(decahydro-1-methylnaphthalene)Naphthalene, heptadecafluorodecahydro-1-(trifluoromethyl)-RefChem:171667PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN [INCI]Naphthalene, heptadecafluorodecahydro-1-(trifluoromethyl)-(7CI,8CI)LWRNQOBXRHWPGE-UHFFFAOYSA-Nperfluoro(methyldecalin)

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID30897561
PubMed:18480911
PubMed:15653365

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN

INCI name

PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN

Description

Naphthalene, heptadecafluorodecahydro(trifluoromethyl)-

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 58994
Imported identity: PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

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Key data

CAS

51294-16-7

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Restriction

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Function

ABSORBENT: Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
ANTICAKING: Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
BINDING: Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
EMULSION STABILISING: Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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PERFLUOROHEPTANEABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN is also tagged with 5 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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