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LIDOCAINE HCL

CAS 6108-05-0
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Lidocaine HCL is a cosmetic ingredient. Raw material has significant toxicity. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic of the amide type used for its numbing effect. EU Cosmetic Regulation restricts lidocaine to a maximum concentration of 0.01% in ready-to-use rinse-off products (Annex III, reference II/399). Topical lidocaine presents systemic toxicity concerns, particularly in vulnerable populations. The ingredient carries acute toxicity warnings (H301, H302). These restrictions limit cosmetic applications primarily to post-procedure treatments under medical supervision.

Skin benefits

  • Local anesthetic effect
  • Temporary numbing sensation

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted (II/399)
  • Acute toxicity warnings (H301, H302)
  • Systemic absorption concerns
  • Must not exceed 0.01% in rinse-off products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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