CheckVegan

Is Decafluoropentane vegetarian?

Decafluoropentane

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Decafluoropentane is a synthetic fluorinated hydrocarbon (fluorocarbon) used as a solvent and in specialty industrial and medical applications. It is manufactured synthetically and is not of animal origin.

Also known as Pentane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoro-
INCI name Decafluoropentane
CAS number 138495-42-8
CosIng ID 90176
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.

Report an issue