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Benactyzine (INN)

CAS 302-40-9
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

An anticholinergic and antidepressant drug with limited safety data for topical use, not authorized for cosmetic applications.

Benactyzine is a synthetic anticholinergic compound with anxiolytic and antidepressant properties. The pubchem_safety_score of 3 reflects its pharmaceutical classification. The compound has been evaluated for therapeutic use but lacks the safety profile necessary for cosmetic applications. EU cosmetics regulation requires that all ingredients have a favorable safety assessment for their intended use.

Known concerns

  • Anticholinergic pharmaceutical
  • Limited cosmetic safety data
  • Not authorized for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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