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Fragrance

METHYLFURFURAL

CAS 620-02-0
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A small furan aldehyde with a caramel-almond aroma. Carries GHS irritation warnings for skin, eyes and airways, so cosmetic use is restricted to trace fragrance levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Caramel/almond fragrance note
  • Used at trace levels in flavour and fragrance

Known concerns

  • GHS H315 skin irritation
  • GHS H319 serious eye irritation
  • GHS H335 may cause respiratory irritation
  • Furfural family carries genotoxicity questions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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