Tetrafluoropropene ●
TL;DR. This ingredient functions primarily as an aerosol propellant, creating pressure in sprays, foams, and mousses so the formula dispenses evenly.
What does Tetrafluoropropene do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient functions primarily as an aerosol propellant, creating pressure in sprays, foams, and mousses so the formula dispenses evenly.
Is Tetrafluoropropene clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it has friction because it is a synthetic fluorinated gas rather than a skin-care active or conventional cosmetic excipient. Direct skin irritation is not usually the central concern, but inhalation exposure controls and gas-emission policies matter for aerosol products.
Is Tetrafluoropropene sustainable?
This material is made from petrochemical or fluorochemical feedstocks and is released as a volatile gas during use. It has zero ozone-depletion potential and relatively low climate impact versus older fluorinated propellants, but atmospheric breakdown can contribute to persistent trifluoroacetic acid in water systems.
Is Tetrafluoropropene COSMOS-approved?
It is not aligned with COSMOS-natural or COSMOS-organic because it is a synthetic fluorinated propellant, not an approved natural-origin cosmetic raw material. Its Green Chemistry profile is mixed, with lower climate impact than many older propellant gases but weak renewable-feedstock and persistence credentials.
How does Tetrafluoropropene work chemically?
The molecule is a small unsaturated organofluorine gas with very low water solubility and high volatility, so it stays mainly in the package headspace and expands rapidly during dispensing. It has no meaningful pH role in a formula, and performance depends more on vapor pressure, valve design, gasket compatibility, and the balance of water, alcohol, oils, or polymers in the aerosol system.
Last updated 2026-05-14