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Fragrance

FUROIC ACID

CAS 88-14-2 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A heterocyclic carboxylic acid (2-furoic acid) used as a flavour and fragrance ingredient. Approved for food flavouring at low levels; mild irritation possible at high cosmetic concentrations.

Function

FLAVOURING

Skin benefits

  • Used as a flavour and fragrance fixative
  • Mild preservative-adjacent activity
  • Building block for cosmetic actives

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritation at higher concentrations
  • Limited dedicated cosmetic safety dossier
  • Furan ring may pose mild oxidation/instability concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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