VeriMomShould I Avoid c8-9 alkane/cycloalkane During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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- •H350
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- Is c8-9 alkane/cycloalkane safe during pregnancy?
- ECHA lists Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated light (CAS 64742-49-0) with harmonised CLP classifications H350 (Carc. 1B) and H340 (Muta. 1B) and H304 (aspiration). Harmonised Category 1 CMRs map to h=3 under the scoring rules; the H-codes imply a genotoxic/carcinogenic mechanism. For typical topical cosmetic use dermal absorption is low but measurable for volatile low‑molecular-weight hydrocarbons, so exposure is scored as low but measurable (e=1). (Sources: ECHA substance information; product SDS showing H350/H340/H304).
- Is c8-9 alkane/cycloalkane safe while breastfeeding?
- Because the ingredient is part of the UVCB that has harmonised H350/H340/H304 classifications, hazard for reproductive/developmental contexts is scored as h=3. Mechanistic flags (mutagenic/carcinogenic) are relevant to lactation exposure concerns. Dermal exposure during breastfeeding is likely low but measurable (e=1); systemic transfer in milk is plausible for lipophilic, low‑MW hydrocarbons but not quantified for this UVCB in available data. (Sources: ECHA CLP/harmonised entry; SDS).
- Is c8-9 alkane/cycloalkane safe for baby skin?
- Harmonised CMR Category 1 classification of the parent UVCB gives h=3 for infant exposure by the scoring rules. Mechanistic concern (genotoxic/carcinogenic) is present (m=3). Exposure for baby skin is increased by +1 per instructions because infants have a higher surface‑area‑to‑weight ratio and immature barrier; adult e=1 → baby e=2 (low→moderate measurable absorption). No infant‑specific safety data for this INCI was found. (Sources: ECHA harmonised CLP; typical SDS data on hydrotreated naphtha).
- How does VeriMom score c8-9 alkane/cycloalkane?
- VeriMom scores c8-9 alkane/cycloalkane at 13/100 (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 c8-9 alkane/cycloalkane?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to c8-9 alkane/cycloalkane based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
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