alphamethadol
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic opioid listed as a controlled substance with no authorization for cosmetic use in the EU or other major markets.
Alphamethadol (alpha-methadol) is a synthetic opioid analgesic and the alpha-isomer of methadol. It is classified under international drug control conventions and is not authorized for cosmetic use. The EU Cosmetics Regulation does not list alphamethadol as a permitted ingredient, and its pharmaceutical classification as a controlled substance precludes cosmetic applications. There are no safety data supporting topical use.
Known concerns
- Prohibited for cosmetic use — controlled opioid substance
- No cosmetic safety data available
- Classified under international drug control conventions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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