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Opium

CAS 8008-60-4
10

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Opium is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Opium is the dried latex of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) containing numerous alkaloids including morphine, codeine, and thebaine. Many of these are controlled substances under the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. Opium derivatives with analgesic potency are prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II. The narcotic nature and abuse potential completely preclude cosmetic use.

Known concerns

  • Contains controlled narcotic alkaloids
  • UN Single Convention controlled
  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • Narcotics abuse potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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