5-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methylfuran-3(2H)-One
INCI: 5-ETHYL-4-HYDROXY-2-METHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Moderate sensitizer requiring IFRA concentration controls (max 0.045% in lip products, 0.27% in face/body leave-on); genotoxicity negative in vivo and not PBT overall per EFSA/RIFM assessment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methylfuran-3(2H)-One safe in cosmetics?
Moderate sensitizer requiring IFRA concentration controls (max 0.045% in lip products, 0.27% in face/body leave-on); genotoxicity negative in vivo and not PBT overall per EFSA/RIFM assessment. The EU classifies 5-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methylfuran-3(2H)-One as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is 5-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methylfuran-3(2H)-One allowed in the EU?
5-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methylfuran-3(2H)-One EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 5-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methylfuran-3(2H)-One do in cosmetics?
5-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methylfuran-3(2H)-One functions as: Fragrance (sweet, caramellic; occurs naturally in coffee, wine, cheese, melon). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27538-09-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for 5-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methylfuran-3(2H)-One?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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