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Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol

Korean: 테트라하이드로퍼퓨릴알코올 · CAS 97-99-4 · Functions: fragrance, solvent

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/1576

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

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TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL 테트라하이드로퍼퓨릴알코올

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: fragrance, solvent.

What is Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 테트라하이드로퍼퓨릴알코올.

What is the CAS number of Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol?

CAS 97-99-4 (from official records).