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gestonorone caproate

CAS 1253-28-7
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

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

Gestonorone caproate is a long-acting synthetic progestogen (19-norprogesterone derivative) administered by injection for hormonal therapies. Under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II, it is listed as a prohibited cosmetic ingredient due to its steroid hormone activity. CAS 1253-28-7 has no permitted use in topical preparations and is considered a hormonal substance of concern.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned — synthetic progestogen
  • Hormonal activity incompatible with cosmetic application
  • Not assessed for topical safety

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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