Propafenone

INCI: NOT AN INCI-LISTED COSMETIC INGREDIENT

CAS Number
54063-53-5
Function
Class IC antiarrhythmic drug (pharmaceutical ONLY)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Prescription drug only (Rythmolยฎ); absolutely NOT permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

๐Ÿ›‘ PHARMACEUTICAL ONLY. Cardiac drug with serious adverse effects including proarrhythmia, bradycardia, congestive heart failure. No cosmetic application exists or is permissible.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propafenone safe in cosmetics?

๐Ÿ›‘ PHARMACEUTICAL ONLY. Cardiac drug with serious adverse effects including proarrhythmia, bradycardia, congestive heart failure. No cosmetic application exists or is permissible. The EU classifies Propafenone as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Propafenone allowed in the EU?

Propafenone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Propafenone do in cosmetics?

Propafenone functions as: Class IC antiarrhythmic drug (pharmaceutical ONLY). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 54063-53-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propafenone?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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