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Curare and curarine

CAS 8063-06-7 / 22260-42-0 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Curare alkaloids — historically used as arrow poison and as muscle-relaxant drugs. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II due to severe neuromuscular toxicity.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic use (historical arrow poison)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Potent neuromuscular blocker, paralytic
  • Lethal at low doses systemically
  • Not appropriate for any topical product

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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