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Tetracaine hydrochloride

CAS 136-47-0
10

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Tetracaine Hydrochloride is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Tetracaine hydrochloride is a potent ester-type local anaesthetic. While it has some limited dermatological uses in prescription settings, it is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II. Ester-type anaesthetics carry inherent risks of sensitisation and methaemoglobinaemia with systemic absorption.

Known concerns

  • Banned in EU cosmetic products (Annex II)
  • Acute oral toxicity (H301)
  • Skin sensitiser (H317)
  • Risk of systemic absorption from topical application
  • Ester-type anaesthetics carry methaemoglobinaemia risk

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.