Banned Substance
dioxaphetyl butyrate
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic opioid analgesic and internationally controlled narcotic. Listed by INN in EU Annex II as banned from cosmetic use — there is no legitimate cosmetic application for this molecule.
Skin benefits
- Not applicable — not permitted in cosmetics
Known concerns
- EU Annex II prohibited
- Controlled narcotic
- Opioid pharmacological activity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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