Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

OCTOPAMINE

CAS Number

104-14-3

Function

Skin Conditioning

Safety Rating

MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Restricted

EU Max Conc. II/21

🇺🇸 US Status prohibited

US Notes Allowed — not on the FDA prohibited/restricted list for cosmetics. Note: octopamine is banned as a dietary supplement ingredient by some sports authorities and has been flagged by FDA in supplement contexts, but this does not affect its cosmetic use.

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Expert Verdict

OCTOPAMINE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Skin Conditioning It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: II/21.

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Concern Level: Medium

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-restricted skin-conditioning needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OCTOPAMINE safe in cosmetics?

OCTOPAMINE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Skin Conditioning It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: II/21. The EU classifies OCTOPAMINE as "Restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is OCTOPAMINE allowed in the EU?

OCTOPAMINE EU regulatory status: Restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/21. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does OCTOPAMINE do in cosmetics?

OCTOPAMINE functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 104-14-3.

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