alphacetylmethadol
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic opioid analgesic controlled under international drug conventions, not permitted in cosmetic products anywhere in the world.
Alphacetylmethadol (alpha-acetylmethadol, LAAM) is a synthetic opioid analgesic historically used for opioid maintenance therapy. It is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under international conventions and is not authorized for cosmetic use in any jurisdiction. The EU Cosmetics Regulation excludes pharmaceutical substances from cosmetic applications, and alphacetylmethadol falls squarely in that category with no cosmetic safety rationale.
Known concerns
- Prohibited for cosmetic use in the EU and internationally
- Schedule I controlled substance — no cosmetic rationale
- Severe pharmacological incompatibility with cosmetic use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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