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Banned Substance

Acetylcholine chloride

CAS 60-31-1 Updated
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A neurotransmitter sold as a prescription drug (used during eye surgery). Listed in EU Annex II — banned in cosmetics. Even small absorbed amounts have cardiovascular and GI effects.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate benefit in cosmetics — banned

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned medicinal substance
  • Potent parasympathomimetic neurotransmitter
  • Cardiovascular and GI effects on absorption
  • Pharmaceutical-only use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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