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risocaine

CAS 94-12-2 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Propyl 4-aminobenzoate (risocaine) — an outdated PABA-ester topical anesthetic prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Annex II. Carries methemoglobinemia and PABA-sensitization risks.

Skin benefits

  • Historical topical anesthetic — not a cosmetic functional

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II listed (item 410) — prohibited in cosmetic products
  • Risk of methemoglobinemia from PABA-ester anesthetics
  • Cross-reactivity with sulfa-allergic individuals
  • Para-aminobenzoate sensitizer profile

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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