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Should I Avoid avocado oil propylene glycol esters During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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- •H361
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- Is avocado oil propylene glycol esters safe during pregnancy?
- No EU Annex II listing or harmonised CLP classification (no H360/H361 found for this INCI); the ingredient appears on EU cosmetic ingredient lists (per the Official Journal / cosmetic ingredient inventory) and is described in ECHA registration category dossiers as metabolised to fatty acids and propylene glycol, with no specific reproductive/teratogenic hazard reported. Topical exposure is therefore considered low but measurable. (Sources: Official Journal cosmetic ingredient list; ECHA registration dossier).
- Is avocado oil propylene glycol esters safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence of a reproductive toxicant or harmonised CMR classification; metabolic data indicate hydrolysis to fatty acids and propylene glycol which are not known breastfeeding contraindications. Dermal/topical use would give low but measurable exposure; transfer via breastmilk is not reported in the literature. (Sources: ECHA registration dossier; Official Journal listing).
- Is avocado oil propylene glycol esters safe for baby skin?
- No infant-specific toxicity or harmonised reproductive classification found. Because infant skin has higher absorption/surface-area-to-weight, exposure score is increased by +1 relative to adult (adult e=1 → infant e=2). No data were found showing infant skin-specific adverse effects. (Sources: Official Journal cosmetic ingredient lists; ECHA registration/category information).
- How does VeriMom score avocado oil propylene glycol esters?
- VeriMom scores avocado oil propylene glycol esters at 33/100 (high risk) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
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- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to avocado oil propylene glycol esters based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available data and may not reflect all risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.