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Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate

Korean: 폴리퍼플루오로에톡시메톡시다이플루오로에틸피이지포스페이트 · Functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

Banned in some U.S. states CA-AB2771

Conditions: California: AB 2771 (2022) - PFAS in cosmetic products (Ch. 804, Stats. 2022) · Cal. Health & Safety Code §§108981, 108981.5, 108982 · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added (functional/technical effect, or intentional breakdown product) · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: California — AB 2771 (2022) - PFAS in cosmetic products (Ch. 804, Stats. 2022) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states WA-TFCA

Conditions: Washington: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) and Cosmetic Products Restrictions Rule (ch. 173-339 WAC, WSR 25-18-057, eff. 2025-09-28) · RCW 70A.560.005-.900 (2023 c 455); WAC 173-339-110 · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added; PFAS = 'a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom' (RCW 70A.350.010(10)) · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: Washington — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states CO-HB1345

Conditions: Colorado: Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals Protection Act (HB22-1345, amended SB24-081) · C.R.S. 25-15-604(3)(a) · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added PFAS · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: Colorado — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals Protection Act (HB22-1345, amended · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states MN-AMARA

Conditions: Minnesota: Amara's Law (Laws 2023, ch. 60, art. 3, §21) · Minn. Stat. §116.943 subd. 5(a)(4) · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added PFAS · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: Minnesota — Amara's Law (Laws 2023, ch. 60, art. 3, §21) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states ME-1614

Conditions: Maine: Products containing PFAS (PL 2021 c. 477, amended PL 2023 c. 630) · 38 M.R.S. §1614(5)(B-1)(3) · In force since 2026-01-01 · intentionally added PFAS · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: Maine — Products containing PFAS (PL 2021 c. 477, amended PL 2023 c. 630) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states VT-ACT131

Conditions: Vermont: Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products · 9 V.S.A. §2494b · In force since 2026-01-01 · intentionally added PFAS · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: Vermont — Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states OR-SB546

Conditions: Oregon: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · ORS 431A.345 · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added PFAS · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: Oregon — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states IL-PA104-0231

Conditions: Illinois: PFAS Reduction Act amendment (HB 2516, Public Act 104-0231) · 415 ILCS 170/45 · From 2032-01-01 · intentionally added PFAS · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: Illinois — PFAS Reduction Act amendment (HB 2516, Public Act 104-0231) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states RI-PFAS

Conditions: Rhode Island: Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 (P.L. 2024 ch. 344/345) · R.I. Gen. Laws §23-18.18-4 · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added PFAS · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: Rhode Island — Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 (P.L. 2024 ch. 344/345) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states CT-PA24-59

Conditions: Connecticut: An Act Concerning the Use of PFAS in Certain Products (Public Act 24-59) · Conn. Gen. Stat. §22a-903c · From 2028-01-01 · intentionally added PFAS — labeling and notice since 2026-07-01, sales ban from 2028-01-01 · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: Connecticut — An Act Concerning the Use of PFAS in Certain Products (Public Act 24-59) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states NM-HB212

Conditions: New Mexico: PFAS Protection Act (HB 212, Laws 2025 ch. 102) · HB 212 (2025) §3(C)(3) · From 2028-01-01 · intentionally added PFAS · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: New Mexico — PFAS Protection Act (HB 212, Laws 2025 ch. 102) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states NJ-PL2025-202

Conditions: New Jersey: Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act (S1042, P.L. 2025 c. 202) · N.J.S.A. 56:3-56 · From 2028-01-12 · intentionally added PFAS · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: New Jersey — Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act (S1042, P.L. 2025 c. 202) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate 폴리퍼플루오로에톡시메톡시다이플루오로에틸피이지포스페이트

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

In the FDA's records it is listed as “Banned in some U.S. states” (California — AB 2771 (2022) - PFAS in cosmetic products (Ch. 804, Stats. 2022)).

What is Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.

What is Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴리퍼플루오로에톡시메톡시다이플루오로에틸피이지포스페이트.

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