Isometheptene bitartrate
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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