Is Furoic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Furoic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Furoic Acid
INCI: FUROIC ACID
Furoic Acid (CAS 88-14-2 (2-Furoic Acid / Furan-2-carboxylic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as pH adjuster, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
88-14-2 (2-Furoic Acid / Furan-2-carboxylic acid)
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Function
pH adjuster, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700–740
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Furoic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Furoic Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Furoic Acid allowed in the EU?
Furoic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Furoic Acid do in cosmetics?
Furoic Acid functions as: pH adjuster, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 88-14-2 (2-Furoic Acid / Furan-2-carboxylic acid).
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