Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acetate

INCI: TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ACETATE

CAS Number
637-64-9
Function
Fragrance, Solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; also GRAS as flavor agent (FEMA)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Fruity/ethereal/rummy odor profile; dual fragrance + solvent function; well-established GRAS status in food applications

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Fruity/ethereal/rummy odor profile; dual fragrance + solvent function; well-established GRAS status in food applications The EU classifies Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acetate functions as: Fragrance, Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 637-64-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acetate?

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.

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