PENTAFLUOROPROPANE

Ingredient type: OTHER

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

PFAS

✨ Role: Pentafluoropropane is mainly used as a blowing agent or propellant in aerosol products. It helps release product contents in spray or foam form.

Ingredient type: Propellant

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe in cosmetics when used in appropriate concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulas.

✨ Worth knowing: Pentafluoropropane is an ozone-friendly propellant gas. However, like all propellants, it must be handled with care to avoid inhalation risks. It is not very irritating, but use in well-ventilated areas is recommended.

Present in: Aerosols, foams, hair care products and some deodorant sprays.