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DILTIAZEM HCL

CAS 33286-22-5 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

Diltiazem hydrochloride — a prescription calcium-channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina. It is a drug, not a cosmetic ingredient; topical use is not appropriate.

Function

ASTRINGENTSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit established

Known concerns

  • Diltiazem is a prescription pharmaceutical (calcium channel blocker), not a cosmetic ingredient
  • Use in cosmetics is outside any approved cosmetic regulatory framework
  • Systemic absorption could cause cardiovascular effects (hypotension, bradycardia)
  • Not on EU CosIng approved cosmetic ingredient list for general use
  • Likely banned for cosmetic use in EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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