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TETRAHYDRO-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN.

Avoid CAS 494-90-6 / PERFUMING

Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran is primarily utilized as a fragrance and perfuming agent, and has also been approved for use as a flavoring agent. While its FDA status pertains to its use in food, its GHS classification indicates potential for skin and eye irritation.

Summary

fragrance perfuming

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The substance maintains stability under normal storage conditions. For optimal preservation, it should be kept in a cool, well-ventilated environment, away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other potential ignition sources.

Conflicts

  • heat
  • ignition sources

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

While the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) concluded 'No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent,' and it holds FDA status as a flavoring agent, its GHS classification indicates it is harmful if swallowed (H302), causes skin irritation (H315), and causes serious eye irritation (H319). It is also noted as highly toxic and hepatotoxic when ingested, due to metabolic activation into reactive intermediates. No specific Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) or SCCS assessment for its use in cosmetics has been identified.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Due to its documented potential for causing skin and serious eye irritation, the absence of cosmetic-specific safety reviews, and lack of proven skincare efficacy, Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran is not recommended for use in precision skincare formulations.

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