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Hexapropymate (INN)
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Hexapropymate — a carbamate sedative-hypnotic drug. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II because it is a CNS-active pharmaceutical, not a cosmetic ingredient.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic role (former sedative drug)
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
- Carbamate sedative-hypnotic drug
- CNS depressant, dependence potential
- Withdrawn from many medical markets
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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