Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Furfural is classified as a skin/eye irritant in pure form. The conjugated sorbityl form mitigates this, but batch purity and free furfural residuals must be verified. No CIR monograph.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sorbityl Furfural safe in cosmetics?
Furfural is classified as a skin/eye irritant in pure form. The conjugated sorbityl form mitigates this, but batch purity and free furfural residuals must be verified. No CIR monograph. The EU classifies Sorbityl Furfural as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sorbityl Furfural allowed in the EU?
Sorbityl Furfural EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sorbityl Furfural do in cosmetics?
Sorbityl Furfural functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (novel sorbitol-furfural derivative).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sorbityl Furfural?
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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