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DIMETHYLHYDROXY FURANONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Dimethylhydroxy Furanone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Dimethylhydroxy furanone (also known as furaneol) is a cyclic furanone with a caramel/strawberry odor profile, used as a flavor and fragrance agent. The compound has been evaluated by IFRA and SCCS and shows low acute toxicity. However, it is listed as a fragrance allergen under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III, requiring mandatory declaration on cosmetic product labels when present above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products. The SCCS has not raised major safety concerns at current cosmetic use levels.
Skin benefits
- Provides pleasant fragrance in cosmetic formulations
- Contributes to consumer acceptance of product scent
Known concerns
- EU fragrance allergen — requires mandatory label declaration above threshold
- Mild skin sensitization potential at high concentrations
- IFRA restriction applies to use levels in fragrance compounds
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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