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salmeterol

CAS 89365-50-4
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Salmeterol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Salmeterol is a highly specific pharmacological agent acting primarily on beta-2 adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle. It is available only by medical prescription for asthma and COPD management. Cardiovascular effects including tachycardia and palpitations are documented. There is no cosmetic or topical application rationale for this substance and it is not permitted under EU cosmetic regulation.

Known concerns

  • Prescription-only pharmaceutical — not permitted in cosmetics
  • Cardiovascular effects including tachycardia
  • No established safe cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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