Perfluorodecalin
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Perfluorodecalin is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
Perfluorodecalin (Wikipedia)
Perfluorodecalin (C10F18) is a fluorocarbon, a derivative of decalin in which all of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine atoms. It is chemically and biologically inert and stable up to 400 °C. Several applications make use of its ability to dissolve gases.
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| Preferred IUPAC name
Octadecafluorodecahydronaphthalene | |||
| Other names
Flutec PP6
F-decalin Perflunafene | |||
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3D model (JSmol)
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| Abbreviations | PFD | ||
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.631 | ||
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |||
| C10F18 | |||
| Molar mass | 462 | ||
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid | ||
| Density | 1.917 | ||
| Boiling point | 142 °C (288 °F; 415 K) | ||
| 10 ppm | |||
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Main hazards
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None | ||
| Flash point | None | ||
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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