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Cocaine hydrochloride

CAS 53-21-4
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Cocaine Hydrochloride is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Cocaine is a tropane alkaloid with potent CNS stimulant and local anesthetic properties. It is classified as H301 (toxic if swallowed), H317 (sensitization), H319 (eye irritation), and H360 (developmental/teratogenic concern). Cocaine and its salts are Schedule II controlled substances under international narcotics conventions. Under EU Cosmetics Regulation, cocaine is absolutely prohibited in cosmetic products regardless of concentration.

Known concerns

  • Schedule II controlled substance
  • Acute oral toxicity (H301)
  • Teratogenic concern (H360)
  • CNS stimulant - narcotics classification
  • EU Annex II absolutely prohibited

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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