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Emollient

TETRAHYDROFURFURYL RICINOLEATE

CAS 221363-34-4 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An emollient ester pairing tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol with castor-derived ricinoleic acid for a rich, conditioning skin feel. EU-clean, but the tetrahydrofurfuryl portion has limited cosmetic-specific data, holding it just below Green.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Castor-oil-derived emollient with a rich, lubricious skin feel
  • Acts as a solvent for pigments and active ingredients
  • Provides skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol moiety has limited cosmetic-specific safety data
  • Possible mild irritation in sensitive skin
  • No specific EU restrictions identified

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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