Methylphenidate (INN) and its salts
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Methylphenidate (inn) And Its Salts is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Methylphenidate and its salts are prohibited under Annex II of EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. This is a controlled prescription drug substance with significant neuropharmacological activity. Any dermal absorption from cosmetic products could produce CNS effects, making its use in cosmetics wholly inappropriate from a safety perspective.
Known concerns
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II)
- Controlled CNS-active pharmaceutical
- Potential for neuropharmacological effects from dermal absorption
- No cosmetic function established
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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