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Banned Substance

Cinchocaine (INN) and its salts

CAS 85-79-0 Updated
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Cinchocaine (dibucaine) is a potent local anaesthetic drug banned from EU cosmetics. Systemic absorption can cause cardiotoxicity; not for skincare.

Skin benefits

  • Not for cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned local anaesthetic drug
  • Cardiotoxic if absorbed
  • Methemoglobinemia risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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