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betamethasone valerate (USAN)(JAN)

CAS 2152-44-5
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Betamethasone Valerate (usan)(jan) is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Betamethasone valerate is a glucocorticoid ester used topically for inflammatory skin conditions; however it carries EU hazard classifications including H330 (fatal if inhaled), H360D (may damage the unborn child), H372 (causes organ damage), and H410 (very toxic to aquatic life). Corticosteroids of this potency are restricted to prescription medical use and are not permitted as cosmetic ingredients under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex II.

Known concerns

  • H360D reproductive toxicity
  • H330 respiratory toxicity
  • H372 organ toxicity
  • H410 environmental hazard
  • EU Annex II banned

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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