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Isometheptene bitartrate

CAS 5984-50-9
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

Isometheptene Bitartrate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Isometheptene is a sympathomimetic amine used as a vasoconstrictor in some pharmaceutical preparations. It is not listed in the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 positive ingredient lists and is subject to general restriction under REACH for substances prohibited at ≥0.1% in mixtures. Its pharmacological activity makes it unsuitable for cosmetic applications.

Known concerns

  • Not approved for cosmetic use
  • Sympathomimetic pharmacological activity
  • Restricted at ≥0.1% under REACH

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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