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Pirbuterol hydrochloride [USAN:JAN]

CAS 38029-10-6
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Pirbuterol Hydrochloride [usan:jan] is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Pirbuterol hydrochloride is a selective beta-2 adrenoreceptor agonist used as a prescription bronchodilator (USAN/JAN). It is not listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes for authorised use. As a pharmacological active substance, it is not appropriate for cosmetic formulation and raises concern as an undeclared pharmaceutical agent in skin care products.

Known concerns

  • Prescription drug not authorised in cosmetics
  • Cardiovascular effects from systemic absorption
  • Not evaluated for topical cosmetic safety

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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