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Pethidine hydrochloride

CAS 50-13-5
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

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

Pethidine (meperidine) is a synthetic opioid analgesic with analgesic potency approximately 1/10th of morphine, carrying acute oral toxicity (H301), respiratory sensitization (H334), skin sensitization (H317), and organ toxicity (H372, H373) hazards. As a controlled opioid drug with abuse potential and risk of respiratory depression, it has no cosmetic application and is prohibited from such formulations in the EU.

Known concerns

  • Acute oral toxicity (H301)
  • Respiratory sensitization (H334)
  • Skin sensitization (H317)
  • Opioid analgesic activity
  • Prohibited in cosmetic products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.