Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Low at use levels in fragrances. Furan-ring compounds are monitored for potential hepatotoxicity at high exposure, but methyl furoate at cosmetic-grade fragrance levels is not considered a significant risk.. A furan-ring ester with a slightly fruity/caramel-like odor. Molecular weight ~126.11; serves primarily as a fragrance modifier rather than a functional cosmetic ingredient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Furoate safe in cosmetics?
Low at use levels in fragrances. Furan-ring compounds are monitored for potential hepatotoxicity at high exposure, but methyl furoate at cosmetic-grade fragrance levels is not considered a significant risk.. A furan-ring ester with a slightly fruity/caramel-like odor. Molecular weight ~126.11; serves primarily as a fragrance modifier rather than a functional cosmetic ingredient. The EU classifies Methyl Furoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Furoate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Furoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Furoate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Furoate functions as: Perfuming agent / fragrance ingredient.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 611-13-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Furoate?
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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