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Banned Substance

Datura stramonium L. and its galenical preparations

CAS 84696-08-2 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), full of toxic tropane alkaloids like atropine and scopolamine. Banned from EU cosmetics under Annex II at any concentration.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefit; banned under EU Annex II

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibition
  • Contains potent tropane alkaloids
  • Cardiac and CNS toxicity well documented

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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