Is Furfuryl Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Furfuryl Palmitate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Furfuryl Palmitate
Also known as: UNII-N58X60SW4V, Hexadecanoic acid, 2-furanylmethyl ester, alpha-Furfuryl pg-01
INCI: FURFURYL PALMITATE
Furfuryl Palmitate (CAS 95668-36-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
furan-2-ylmethyl hexadecanoate
InChIKey
SLLQRHYFOLOLLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted, not restricted; listed in FDA GSRS
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Furfuryl Palmitate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Furfuryl Palmitate.
Known Synonyms
UNII-N58X60SW4V
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-furanylmethyl ester
alpha-Furfuryl pg-01
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Furfuryl Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Furfuryl Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Furfuryl Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Furfuryl Palmitate functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 95668-36-3.
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