Glycofurol

CAS Number
31692-85-0
Function
Solvent; Viscosity modifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction for cosmetic use; FDA UNII: YZC5LZ8BUB

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

GHS07 eye irritant (H319); WGK 3 (Germany โ€” significant water hazard); limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; primarily characterized as pharmaceutical solvent with no dedicated CIR review.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycofurol safe in cosmetics?

GHS07 eye irritant (H319); WGK 3 (Germany โ€” significant water hazard); limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; primarily characterized as pharmaceutical solvent with no dedicated CIR review. The EU classifies Glycofurol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Glycofurol allowed in the EU?

Glycofurol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycofurol do in cosmetics?

Glycofurol functions as: Solvent; Viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 31692-85-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycofurol?

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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