Banned narcotic
levophenacylmorphan
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Levophenacylmorphan is a controlled opioid narcotic under international drug conventions. EU Cosmetics Regulation prohibits narcotics entirely, and topical use poses severe systemic risk.
Skin benefits
- Opioid analgesic studied in pharmacology research
- No cosmetic benefit
Known concerns
- Narcotic opioid controlled under the 1961 UN Single Convention
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II (narcotics list)
- Severe risk of respiratory depression, dependence, and overdose
- Illegal to incorporate in any consumer product
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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