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hydromorphinol
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Hydromorphinol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Hydromorphinol (also known as oxymorphonel or 14-hydroxydihydromorphine) is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic and a derivative of morphine. It is a Schedule I/II controlled substance in most jurisdictions and is classified as CMR Category 1A/1B. It is listed on EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II as a prohibited substance with no established cosmetic use.
Known concerns
- CMR Category 1A/1B substance
- Banned under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II
- Potent opioid controlled substance
- High dependence and abuse potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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