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Pirbuterol hydrochloride [USAN:JAN]
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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