Emollient

Perfluorocaprylyl Triethoxysilylethyl Methicone

INCI: PERFLUOROCAPRYLYL TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL METHICONE

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Perfluorocaprylyl Triethoxysilylethyl Methicone?

Perfluorocaprylyl Triethoxysilylethyl Methicone (INCI: PERFLUOROCAPRYLYL TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL METHICONE) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Silicones and siloxanes, 3-(perfluorooctyl)propyl methyl, 3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated.

Its declared cosmetic functions are binding and emollient.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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