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Tetrafluoroethylene

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.

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Regulatory decision and full conditions

Status
Prohibited
Legal role
Binding rule
Regulatory summary
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Conditions and restrictions
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Substance identity

Official source name
Tetrafluoroethylene
CAS
116-14-3
EC
204-126-9
Identity mapping
standalone:official_gb_annex
Search this identity across the siteCAS 116-14-3EC 204-126-9

Cross-market snapshot for this identity

Exact linked records currently present in this site. An absent market means no imported exact match, not permission to use the substance.

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 116-14-3
CAS 116-14-3PubChem CID 8301

Verified chemistry for CAS 116-14-3

Tetrafluoroethylene

Tetrafluoroethene is a fluorocarbon. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethene
Molecular formula
C2F4
Molecular weight
100.01 g/mol
Exact mass
99.99361265 Da
Monoisotopic mass
99.99361265 Da
XLogP3
1.3
Topological polar surface area
0.0 Ų
Molecular complexity
55.0
Formal charge
0
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
6
Covalent units
1

Names and synonyms reported to PubChem

TetrafluoroethenePerfluoroethylenePerfluoroetheneFluoroplast 41,1,2,2-TetrafluoroethyleneEthene, tetrafluoro-Ethylene, tetrafluoro-Tetrafluoroethylene monomer
16 more reported names
TetrafluorethyleneOMW63Z518SCHEBI:38866ethylene tetrafluorideRefChem:6295204-126-9NSC451C2F4PerfluoraethylenTetrafluoraethenTetrafluoraethylenF2C=CF2Polytetrafluoroethylene preparationEthene, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-TetrafluoretheneFluoropolymer, Fluorinated polymer, PTFE
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External database identifiers
Advanced structure statistics
Defined atom stereocentres
0
Undefined atom stereocentres
0
Defined bond stereocentres
0
Undefined bond stereocentres
0
3D pharmacophore features
0
3D rings
0
3D hydrophobes
0
3D acceptor features
0
3D donor features
0
3D anionic centres
0
3D cationic centres
0
3D conformers
1
Effective 3D rotors
0.0
Machine-readable structure identifiers
SMILES
C(=C(F)F)(F)F
InChI
InChI=1S/C2F4/c3-1(4)2(5)6
InChIKey
BFKJFAAPBSQJPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match8301

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: CAUTION: Exposure of skin to compressed gases may result in freezing of the skin. Treatment for frostbite may be necessary. Remove the victim from the source of contamination. IMMEDIATELY wash affected areas gently with COLD water (and soap, if necessary) while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Dry carefully with clean, soft towels. If symptoms such as inflammation or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician or go to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a ho Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • ERG2024, Guide 116P (Tetrafluoroethylene, stabilized): General First Aid:; · Call 911 or emergency medical service.; · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.; · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.; · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.; · If victim is not breathing:; -- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.; -- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).; -- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.; · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.; · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.; · In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.; · For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.; · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
  • Signal: Danger Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 59.3% (481 of 811) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H220 (30.7%): Extremely flammable gas [Danger Flammable gases]; H280 (36.6%): Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated [Warning Gases under pressure]; H350 (36%): May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]; H371 (32.2%): May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P210, P222, P260, P264, P270, P280, P308+P316, P318, P377, P381, P403, P405, P410+P403, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 811 reports by companies from 12 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 481 of 811 reports by companies.; There are 11 notifications provided by 330 of 811 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H220: Extremely flammable gas [Danger Flammable gases]; H231: May react explosively even in the absence of air at elevated pressure and/or temperature [Danger Flammable gases]; H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated [Warning Gases under pressure]; H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]; H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • NFPA Health Rating: 2 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause temporary incapacitation or residual injury. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Fire Rating: 4 - Materials that rapidly or completely vaporize at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient temperature or that are readily dispersed in air and burn readily. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Instability Rating: 3 - Materials that in themselves are capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or explosive reaction but that require a strong initiating source or must be heated under confinement before initiation. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF of 3 was calculated in fish for tetrafluoroethylene(SRC), using an estimated/ log Kow of 1.21(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 95(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that tetrafluoroethylene is expected to have high mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of tetrafluoroethylene from moist soil surfaces is expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 0.63 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), based upon its vapor pressure, 2.45X10+4 mm Hg(3), and water solubility, 159 mg/L(4). Tetrafluoroethylene is expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon its vapor pressure(3). Biodegradation data were not available(SRC, 2010). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 95(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that tetrafluoroethylene is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is expected(3) based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 0.63 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), derived from its vapor pressure, 2.45X10+4 mm Hg(4), and water solubility, 159 mg/L(5). Using this Henry's Law constant and an estimation method(3), volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 3 hours and 4 days, respectively(SRC). According to a classification scheme(6), an estimated BCF of 3(SRC), from an estimated log Kow of 1.21(7) and a regression-derived equation(8), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Biodegradation data were not available(SRC, 2010). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), tetrafluoroethylene, which has a vapor pressure of 2.45X10+4 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a gas in the ambient atmosphere. Gas-phase tetrafluoroethylene is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 17 hours(SRC), calculated from its rate constant of 1.13X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 298 K(3). Gas-phase tetrafluoroethylene will be degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with ozone(3,4) and nitrate radicals(3). The rate constant for the vapor-phase reaction of tetrafluoroethylene with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals has been estimated as 1.13X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 298 K(1). The rate constant for the vapor-phase reaction of tetrafluoroethylene with ozone has been reported as 4.8X10-21 cu cm/molecule-sec at 298 K(1). The Global Warming Potential is considered to be negligible(5). Tetrafluoroethylene does not contain chromophores that absorb at wavelengths >290 nm(6), and therefore is not expected to be susceptible to dire Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Sources/Uses: Used to produce polytetrafluoroethylene polymers (Teflon); [ACGIH] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Uses: In prepn of propellants for food product aerosols Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: MONOMER FOR POLYTETRAFLUOETHYLENE RESINS; CHEM INT FOR HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE; COMONOMER FOR PERFLUOROALKOXY RESINS, FLUORINATED ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE RESINS, & ETHYLENE-TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE RESINS; TERMONOMER WITH VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE & HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Used as a copolymer with hexafluoropropylene to substitute for polytetrafluoroethylene Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: It is used mainly for the production of fluoropolymers. It reacts with perfluoronitrosoalkanes to produce so-called nitroso rubbers. It is also used in the production of low molecular mass compounds and intermediates, for example, for the manufacture of iodoperfluoroalkanes. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Principal industrial use of CF2:CF2 is for preparation of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon (R)) Resins and copolymers. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: • Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products [Ref: http://www.spin2000.net/spinmyphp/]; • Coating for fishing lines [Ref: CAS2019 (JP01160443)]; • Construction [Ref: http://www.spin2000.net/spinmyphp/]; • Manufacture of radio, television and communication equipment [Ref: http://www.spin2000.net/spinmyphp/]; • Lubricants and additives [Ref: http://www.spin2000.net/spinmyphp/]; • Inert surface in UPLCs [Ref: https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EM00163H]; • Use in lithium batteries [Ref: Kountz, Dennis J., James R. Hoover, and George Martin Pruce. 2015. Li-Ion battery having improved safety agains combustion. EP 2 891 196 B1, issued 2015.]; • Floor polish [Ref: http://www.spin2000.net/spinmyphp/]; • Cosmetics (bronzer, blush, eye shadow, shaving cream (men's), foundation, mascara, facial powder, eye liner, mascara, sunscreen, sunscreen lip balm, sunscreen makeup, anti-aging, oil controller, eye cream, brow liner, concealer) [Ref: Brinch2018, GSP2014]; • Use in printed circuit boards [Ref: CAS2019 (US20030203174)]; • Architechtural membranes [Ref: https://www.bdir.com/projects/tensile-pvdf-membrane-roof-structures-tent-hotel-resort-guizhou-china]; • Reinforcement of fluorinated membranes [Re Source: NORMAN Suspect List Exchange

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Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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Official source and provenance

Registered source
Great Britain Cosmetics Regulation — consolidated Annexes II–VI and amendments
Source reference
GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1680
Source record ID
II-1680
Source version
2026-08-15
Source language
English
Translation status
Original is English
Effective date
2026-08-15
Source updated
2026-08-19
Snapshot checked
2026-08-30 04:51 UTC
Validation method
legislation.gov.uk XML table parse; {'II': 1758, 'III': 326, 'IV': 154, 'V': 57, 'VI': 34}
SHA-256
e3a386d950f54c6e7a7f9e784d1bd46e52de725137e89d5630709824475215d8

Registered dataset notes

Dataset coverage
Complete consolidated GB Annexes II–VI, with later amendments versioned separately
Authority note
Binding GB schedules and versioned amendments to retained Regulation 1223/2009; applies to England, Wales and Scotland, not Northern Ireland
Source licence
Open Government Licence v3.0 / Crown copyright
Attribution
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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How this record fits the market dataset

2329
current Great Britain records
1758
records marked Prohibited
2329
records from this source version
2015
market records with CAS identity

Status distribution

Permitted list with conditions: 245Prohibited: 1758Restricted: 326

Condition text is present on 517 of 2329 current records. An empty condition field is interpreted according to the record type above; it is never converted into an unrestricted-use claim.

Great Britain market context

Complete consolidated annex dataset

Coverage version: GB retained Regulation 1223/2009 schedules, effective 15 August 2026

Current consolidated Annexes II–VI for England, Scotland and Wales.

Verification checklist

  1. Confirm INCI/CAS/EC identity.
  2. Review every current GB Annex II–VI match.
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Before using this result in a compliance decision

  1. Confirm that “Tetrafluoroethylene” and every CAS/EC identifier refer to the material in your supplier specification.
  2. Confirm INCI/CAS/EC identity.
  3. Review every current GB Annex II–VI match.
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  5. Verify SCPN, responsible-person, safety-report and labelling duties.
  6. Document the source version and recheck the regulator before manufacture, notification or market placement.

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Questions this page answers

This official record identifies the substance as prohibited for cosmetic use in the stated market scope. Do not rely on a formulation containing this identity until the cited source, effective date and exact substance match have been verified.

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The record cites GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1680, source version 2026-08-15. Open the official source.

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Stable citation

Tetrafluoroethylene. GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1680. Great Britain. Source version 2026-08-15. CosIng Checker regulatory record: https://cosingchecker.com/regulations/gb/records/6035/

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Interpretation and limits for Great Britain

This official record identifies the substance as prohibited for cosmetic use in the stated market scope.

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Evidence on this page

  • Recorded outcome: Prohibited
  • Legal role: Binding rule
  • Source version: 2026-08-15
  • Effective date: 2026-08-15

What it does not prove

No annex match is not approval and does not cover Northern Ireland, which follows the applicable EU framework.

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