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Prohibited substance

piritramide

CAS 302-41-0
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Piritramide is a synthetic opioid analgesic prohibited in cosmetics under EU Annex II. It is a controlled narcotic with respiratory and dependence risks unsuitable for skincare use.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefit
  • Opioid analgesic, hospital pharmaceutical only
  • Listed for regulatory transparency

Known concerns

  • Strong opioid analgesic with respiratory depression risk
  • Banned in cosmetics under EU Annex II prohibited substances
  • Controlled narcotic in most jurisdictions
  • Severe systemic effects including dependence and overdose

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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