adrenalone
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Adrenalone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Adrenalone (epinephrine analog, 3',4'-dihydroxy-2-methylaminoacetophenone) is a catecholamine with vasoconstrictive and hemostatic pharmaceutical activity. It is used in topical solutions for mucous membrane bleeding. Its pharmacological potency and cardiovascular effects preclude cosmetic application; it is not listed in EU CosIng for any cosmetic function.
Known concerns
- Pharmaceutical vasoconstrictor with cardiovascular effects
- Not approved for cosmetic use; no cosmetic safety data
- Can cause systemic catecholamine effects if absorbed through skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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