Industrial solvent (prohibited)
Furfuryl alcohol
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An industrial solvent and furan resin precursor with no cosmetic function. EU Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009 prohibits its use in any cosmetic product placed on the EU market for safety reasons.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic benefit; industrial solvent and resin precursor
- Listed in regulatory transparency catalogs to support consumer awareness
Known concerns
- Listed in Annex II of EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, banned from cosmetic use
- Suspected carcinogen and respiratory toxicant
- Causes skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation
- Hazardous via inhalation, ingestion, and dermal routes
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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