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nicocodine

CAS 3688-66-2
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Nicocodine is a nicotinic acid ester of codeine — a controlled opioid analgesic. Explicitly banned from cosmetic products under EU Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic application

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned
  • Controlled opioid
  • Respiratory depression risk
  • Abuse potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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