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2-Methylheptylamine and its salts

CAS 540-43-2
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

2-Methylheptylamine — an alkyl primary amine related to sympathomimetic drugs. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic use (industrial amine)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Corrosive primary amine
  • Skin and eye burns possible
  • Pharmacologically active sympathomimetic class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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