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fenmetramide

CAS 5588-29-4
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Fenmetramide is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Fenmetramide is a pharmaceutical substance classified as a mild stimulant and analgesic, historically investigated for analeptic applications. It is not listed among approved cosmetic ingredients and is considered prohibited in the EU cosmetics framework due to its pharmacological nature. The compound has no established safe use in topical applications, and cosmetics containing pharmaceutical agents would violate EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Known concerns

  • Pharmaceutical agent not approved for cosmetics
  • Likely prohibited under EU cosmetics regulation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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