Oxanamide (INN) and its derivatives
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Oxanamide (INN) and its derivatives is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Oxanamide (2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,3-oxazolidine-4-one) and its derivatives are classified as central nervous system depressants and tranquilizers. They are pharmaceutical agents with no established safety profile for topical cosmetic use. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, substances with pharmacological activity (including CNS-active agents) are excluded from cosmetic use. The compound does not appear in the EU CosIng ingredients database as an approved cosmetic ingredient. Its function as a psychotropic agent makes it wholly incompatible with cosmetic product safety requirements.
Known concerns
- Pharmaceutical CNS agent prohibited in cosmetics
- No topical safety data
- EU cosmetic regulation non-compliance
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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