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Banned narcotic

racemoramide

CAS 545-59-5
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Racemoramide is a controlled opioid narcotic under the UN 1961 convention. EU Cosmetics Regulation prohibits all narcotics, and topical use carries severe respiratory and dependence risk.

Skin benefits

  • Synthetic opioid analgesic of historical pharmacological interest
  • No cosmetic application

Known concerns

  • Schedule I narcotic under the UN 1961 Single Convention
  • Prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II narcotics entry
  • Severe risk of respiratory depression, dependence, and abuse
  • Illegal in nearly all jurisdictions outside controlled research

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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