Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS classified as Skin Irritant 2 (H315) and Eye Irritant 2 (H319); raw material SDS warns of respiratory irritation at high concentrations; limited cosmetic-specific dermal toxicity data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Furoic Acid safe in cosmetics?
GHS classified as Skin Irritant 2 (H315) and Eye Irritant 2 (H319); raw material SDS warns of respiratory irritation at high concentrations; limited cosmetic-specific dermal toxicity data. The EU classifies Furoic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Furoic Acid allowed in the EU?
Furoic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Furoic Acid do in cosmetics?
Furoic Acid functions as: pH adjuster, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 88-14-2 (2-Furoic Acid / Furan-2-carboxylic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Furoic Acid?
not established 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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