Phenmetrazine hydrochloride [USAN]
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Phenmetrazine Hydrochloride [usan] is a cosmetic ingredient. Raw material has significant toxicity. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Phenmetrazine is a cyclized amphetamine derivative historically used as an anorectic drug, with acute oral toxicity (H301). It is classified as a prescription-only controlled substance with significant abuse potential and stimulant effects on the central nervous system. It is not listed among EU-approved cosmetic ingredients and is prohibited from cosmetic formulations under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
Known concerns
- Acute oral toxicity (H301)
- CNS stimulant activity
- Controlled substance
- Prohibited in cosmetic products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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