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oxandrolone

CAS 53-39-4
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Oxandrolone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Oxandrolone is a synthetic anabolic steroid derived from dihydrotestosterone. It is classified as a CMR Category 1B substance under EU CLP Regulation (1272/2008) and is listed on EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II (prohibited substances), making it strictly forbidden in all cosmetic products. Its pharmaceutical use is tightly restricted to prescription-only medicines.

Known concerns

  • CMR Category 1B substance
  • Banned under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II
  • Hepatotoxic with oral use
  • Hormonal effects (androgenic)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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