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Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate (INN)

CAS 78-11-5 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate (PETN) is a nitrate vasodilator drug and military-grade explosive. Banned for cosmetic use under EU Annex II — systemic absorption could trigger severe hypotension.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic application

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Cardiovascular drug — vasodilator
  • Risk of hypotension, headache via percutaneous absorption
  • High-energy explosive material when concentrated

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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