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Banned Substance

Octodrine (INN) and its salts

CAS 543-82-8 Updated
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Octodrine is a sympathomimetic stimulant once used as a decongestant. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II — pharmaceutical-only substance.

Skin benefits

  • Historical pharmaceutical decongestant / bronchodilator

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Sympathomimetic stimulant — cardiovascular effects
  • Pharmaceutical substance, not cosmetic
  • Banned in many sport and dietary applications

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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