TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL

BannedCAS 97-99-415 regulations across 15 markets

TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 97-99-4. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
97-99-4

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia1
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol; tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol; tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
Chemical name
TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL (excluding its derivatives)
Conditions of use
2,2',6,6'-TETRAISOPROPYL-DIPHENYL-CARBODIIMIDE in amitraz formulations containing 2% or less of 2,2',6,6'-tetraisopropyl-diphenyl-carbodiimide.

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol / tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol / tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol / tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol / tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol / tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol / tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol; tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol; tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarBannedAnnex II #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol; tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanBannedAnnex II #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol; tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol; tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1576
Chemical name
Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol; tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS
97-99-4

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL banned in any country?

Yes, TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL in cosmetics?

TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL is restricted or has conditions of use in Australia. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL in cosmetics?

TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL is regulated in 15 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in Australia. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.