MORPHOLINE

MORPHOLINE

High hazard

Is MORPHOLINE safe in skincare?

High hazardHazard 10/10

EU CosIng Annex II: banned for use in cosmetics.

Based on

  • Reference: European Union, 2026

    Annex II · EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, entry 344: prohibited in cosmetics.

  • Reference: Korea MFDS

    MFDS Korea: prohibited · MFDS Korea cosmetic prohibited

Is MORPHOLINE classified as a carcinogen?

Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.

Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.

How is MORPHOLINE regulated?

Cosmetic ingredient

Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.

Sources (2)

  • Reference: European Union, 2026
  • Reference: Korea MFDS

Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.

Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.