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Banned Substance

Aminocaproic acid (INN) and its salts

CAS 60-32-2 Updated
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A pharmaceutical antifibrinolytic amino acid (Amicar) listed on EU Annex II — banned in cosmetic products. The substance is intended for medical use, not skin care.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefits at allowed levels

Known concerns

  • EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Active pharmaceutical (Amicar) — not a cosmetic ingredient
  • Systemic antifibrinolytic activity if absorbed

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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