Banned in EU

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol

What does it do?

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1576), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol?

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol

Is Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, solvent.

What is the CAS number of Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol is 97-99-4.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/07/2020