Watch-out database → Detailed ingredient information:

Melanotan 2

CAS Nr.

121062-08-6

Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?

No

Entries

Other observations

– Not a cosmetic ingredient

– An unauthorized medicine

– Its use is illegal

 

Date of update Deadline Content of update Reference Source Obelis articles
Melanotan 2 (MT2) is not a cosmetic ingredient. MT2 is a medicine and, at the moment, it is not authorized because of the adverse effects linked to its use. Hence, the marketing of products that contain MT2 is illegal. HPRA alert on dangerous Melanotan 2 in self-tanning products