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Banned Substance

benzethidine

CAS 3691-78-9 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Benzethidine is a pethidine-class opioid analgesic and controlled substance, prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Annex II. The database entry exists solely as a banned-substance reference, not as an ingredient option.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic skin benefit

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • Controlled-substance opioid
  • CNS pharmacology
  • No cosmetic use possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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