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altrenogest
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Altrenogest is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Altrenogest is a synthetic steroidal progestogen with potent hormonal activity. In the EU, substances with endocrine-disrupting properties are subject to strict regulation under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009; altrenogest is not listed as permitted for cosmetic use and would be considered a prohibited substance due to its hormonal activity. It is classified as a potential endocrine disruptor.
Known concerns
- Endocrine-disrupting activity
- Not permitted in EU cosmetic products
- Reproductive toxicity concern
- Teratogenic potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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