Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran
INCI: TETRAHYDRO-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN
Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Toxicological Studies
2 study endpoints found for Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 250 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Special Toxicology Study | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 200 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Special Toxicology Study | COSMOS_DB |
Expert Verdict
Flammable liquid (H227); NFPA Health hazard: 0 (minimal); not classified for acute toxicity, carcinogenicity, or mutagenicity
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran safe in cosmetics?
Flammable liquid (H227); NFPA Health hazard: 0 (minimal); not classified for acute toxicity, carcinogenicity, or mutagenicity The EU classifies Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran allowed in the EU?
Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran do in cosmetics?
Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran functions as: Fragrance – herbal, minty-camphoraceous; also used in flavoring. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 494-90-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran?
adequate 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.
What is the NOAEL for Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran is 250 mg/kg bw/day based on a Special Toxicology Study study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
Compliance Tools
Check Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran in your formulation.