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mephentermine

CAS 100-92-5
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Mephentermine is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Mephentermine (CAS 100-92-5) is a sympathomimetic amine used as a pharmaceutical pressor agent. It has no INCI listing and no cosmetic function recognized under EU regulation. As a drug substance with systemic cardiovascular effects, it falls outside the scope of cosmetic ingredient approval and would be considered a prohibited substance for cosmetic use in most regulatory frameworks.

Known concerns

  • No cosmetic INCI listing
  • Pharmaceutical compound
  • Systemic health effects not appropriate for cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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