ANDROSTENEDIONYL METHYLBUTYRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A steroid hormone derivative with EU Annex II/37 and II/390 restrictions, indicating significant regulatory constraints on cosmetic use.
Androstenedionyl Methylbutyrate is a steroid ester derivative of androstenedione with two EU CosIng restrictions listed (II/37 and II/390), indicating it is subject to significant regulatory limitations or prohibitions in cosmetic products. These restrictions are consistent with hormonal steroid derivatives that fall under the EU cosmetics regulation's prohibition on substances with endocrine activity. Use in cosmetic formulations is extremely limited or effectively prohibited.
Known concerns
- EU Annex II/37 and II/390 — restricted in cosmetics
- Potential hormonal activity
- Endocrine disruption concern
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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