TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL is graded F** (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL
Safety grade: F**
This is a clear, colorless liquid that is created in the laboratory. It works as a solvent to dissolve and blend different ingredients together, and it also helps mask unpleasant odors in cosmetic products.
This ingredient dissolves other components to create a uniform product and helps hide unwanted smells from other ingredients in cosmetics.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: June 7, 2026
Safer alternatives to TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**. Multipurpose solvent and humectant that dissolves and blends formula components uniformly.
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A. Dual-function solvent and humectant that dissolves ingredients and masks unwanted odors.
- ALCOHOL — Grade A**. Versatile solvent with antimicrobial properties that dissolves components and controls viscosity.
- DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A. Solvent with masking capability that dissolves ingredients and hides unwanted fragrance notes.
- PROPANEDIOL — Grade A. Humectant solvent that dissolves formula components and maintains product consistency.
Other CMR Substance ingredients
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- PETROLEUM — Grade F
- FORMALDEHYDE — Grade F
- STYRENE — Grade F**
- CHLOROACETAMIDE — Grade F**
- ETHYLHEXYL ETHYLHEXANOATE — Grade F**
Other Solvent ingredients
- AQUA — Grade A
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM — Grade C