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- •H361D
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- Is basic green 1 safe during pregnancy?
- Animal and toxicology literature on triphenylmethane dyes (malachite green / brilliant green class) report developmental/teratogenic and reproductive effects in experimental animals, supporting a ‘suspected’ reproductive hazard; ECHA’s substance record shows multiple C&L notifications but no harmonised CLP listing (so harmonised H360 is not present). Absorption from topical use appears low but measurable. Sources: ECHA substance record, toxicology reviews and animal studies. (See sources.)
- Is basic green 1 safe while breastfeeding?
- Same underlying toxicology as for pregnancy (animal evidence for reproductive/developmental effects in this dye class) supports suspected concern for breastfeeding if maternal systemic exposure occurs. No data showing placental or milk transfer for Brilliant Green specifically; absorption from dermal cosmetic use expected low but measurable.
- Is basic green 1 safe for baby skin?
- Baby-skin exposure: hazard is scored the same ‘suspected’ level because of the class’s animal reproductive/developmental findings and genotoxic/carcinogenic concerns reported for triarylmethane dyes; exposure score increased by +1 for infants because baby skin has higher absorption per guidance and there is evidence these dyes can migrate through/transfer from surfaces to skin. No infant-specific toxicokinetic or clinical data found.
- How does VeriMom score basic green 1?
- VeriMom scores basic green 1 at 27/100 (high risk) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
- What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to basic green 1?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to basic green 1 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.