NITROFURAZONE

CAS Number
59-87-0
Function
Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status Permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Restricted โ€” FDA has withdrawn approval for nitrofuran drugs in food-producing animals; not accepted for cosmetic use due to safety concerns

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Expert Verdict

NITROFURAZONE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted preservative needs-enrichment prop65 jecfa_concern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NITROFURAZONE safe in cosmetics?

NITROFURAZONE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies NITROFURAZONE as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is NITROFURAZONE allowed in the EU?

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

What does NITROFURAZONE do in cosmetics?

NITROFURAZONE functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 59-87-0.

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