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Strychnine and its salts

CAS 57-24-9
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Strychnine And Its Salts is a cosmetic ingredient. Raw material has significant toxicity. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Strychnine is a highly toxic alkaloid from Strychnos nux-vomica that acts as a competitive antagonist at glycine receptors in the spinal cord, causing violent muscular convulsions. The estimated lethal dose in humans is 30-120mg. It is absolutely prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II. Hazard statements include H300, H310 (skin absorption), H372, H400, and H410.

Known concerns

  • Banned in EU cosmetic products (Annex II)
  • One of the most potent natural neurotoxins
  • Fatal dose 30-120mg in humans
  • Rapid-acting convulsive toxin (H300, H310, H372)
  • Very toxic to aquatic life (H400, H410)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.