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xamoterol
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Xamoterol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Xamoterol is a synthetic beta-1 selective adrenergic agonist used in cardiovascular medicine for conditions such as heart failure and sinus node dysfunction. It has no pharmacological or functional role in cosmetic formulations. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, substances with recognized pharmaceutical activity that have not been assessed and authorized for cosmetic use are prohibited. Xamoterol is not listed in CosIng and has not been subject to SCCS safety evaluation for any cosmetic purpose.
Known concerns
- Beta-adrenergic drug substance — prohibited in EU cosmetics
- Cardiovascular pharmacological effects incompatible with cosmetic safety
- Not assessed by SCCS for cosmetic use
- No legitimate cosmetic function
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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