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Annex III Entry 312 CMR26/11/2020

FURFURAL

2-Furaldehyde

FURFURAL is listed in Annex III and may only be used under the conditions shown in this record. Maximum concentration in this record: 0,001 %.

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Restricted substance— Annex III, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Max conc.: 0,001 %
Entry: 312
CMR

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 98-01-1
CAS 98-01-1PubChem CID 7362

Furfural

Furfural is an aldehyde that is furan with the hydrogen at position 2 substituted by a formyl group. It has a role as a metabolite and a Maillard reaction product. It is an aldehyde and a member of furans. It is functionally related to a furan. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
furan-2-carbaldehyde
Molecular formula
C5H4O2
Molecular weight
96.08 g/mol
Exact mass
96.021129366 Da
XLogP3
0.4
Topological polar surface area
30.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-Furaldehyde2-FurancarboxaldehydeFuraldehydeFurfuraldehyde2-FormylfuranFural2-Furanaldehyde2-Furancarbonal
16 more reported names
2-Furfuraldehyde2-FurfuralFurfurylaldehydeFurolFurancarbonalFurfurolePyromucic aldehydeFurole2-Furylaldehyde2-FurylcarboxaldehydeFurale2-Furyl-methanalFurfuraleFuryl-methanalalpha-Furole2-Furylmethanal
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Record details

Maximum concentration

0,001 %

INCI glossary name

FURFURAL

Chemical name

2-Furaldehyde

Chemical / IUPAC name

2-Furaldehyde

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2019/831

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SCCS opinions

  • Opinion on Furfural,Furfural

Identified ingredients

CMR

CategoryCarcinogenicMutagenicReprotoxic
Cat. 2✓——

Key data

CAS
98-01-1
EC
202-627-7
Annex
III
Entry number
312

Inventory links for FURFURAL

Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 33965

FURFURAL

CAS: 98-01-1
EC: 202-627-7

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What Annex III means for FURFURAL

FURFURAL is a restricted substance under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Its use in cosmetics is only permitted under the specific conditions set out in the entry above, including applicable concentration limits, product type restrictions and required warning statements.

When including this substance in a formulation, all conditions — maximum concentration, product scope and warning labels — must be met simultaneously. Compliance with one condition does not override the others.

This record is linked to 1 CosIng inventory ingredient for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure formulation concentration does not exceed: 0,001 %
  • Document conditions of use in the Product Information File (PIF).
  • This substance has CMR classification. Review the CMR table above and verify current Annex II/III status before use.

Frequently asked questions

FURFURAL is listed in Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009 as a restricted substance. It may only be used under the conditions specified in the entry, including any maximum concentration, product type limitation and required warning statements shown above.

CAS 98-01-1 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to FURFURAL by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

FURFURAL has a CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic) classification under EU CLP Regulation. Under Article 15 of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, CMR substances of category 1A or 1B are prohibited in cosmetics unless specifically permitted. Category 2 CMR substances may be used only if assessed safe by the SCCS. Always verify current annex status and any applicable derogations before use.

The maximum concentration of 0,001 % applies to the concentration of the substance in the ready-to-use cosmetic product. When the substance is supplied as part of a blend or mixture, the calculation must account for the contribution of all sources in the formulation. The combined concentration must not exceed the stated limit.

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This page summarizes one Annex III record for FURFURAL from public European Commission cosmetic materials and adds linked inventory or identifier matches when available.

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