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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H400
- •H410
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FAQ
- Is ci 77947 safe during pregnancy?
- Zinc oxide (CI 77947, CAS 1314-13-2) has no harmonised reproductive classification (ECHA Annex VI lists only environmental classifications H400/H410). Authoritative cosmetic panels (e.g., SCCS/CIR) regard zinc oxide as safe for topical use in cosmetics/sunscreens under their conditions; systemic dermal absorption is minimal, so reproductive hazard and exposure during pregnancy are not indicated. Note: some non‑harmonised notifications (e.g., aggregated PubChem GHS entries) include H361, but these are self-notifications/aggregations and are not harmonised and thus do not override higher-priority sources.
- Is ci 77947 safe while breastfeeding?
- Because dermal/systemic absorption of zinc oxide from topical formulations is negligible under normal use (per SCCS/CIR assessments), maternal systemic exposure that could transfer to breast milk is not expected. No authoritative evidence of reproductive/lactational toxicity from harmonised classifications.
- Is ci 77947 safe for baby skin?
- Hazard and mechanism: no infant-specific reproductive/toxic mechanism identified. Exposure: while adult dermal absorption is negligible, zinc oxide is not absolutely non-absorbable and infants (0–3 yr) have an immature skin barrier/higher surface‑area‑to‑body‑weight, so exposure score is increased by +1 relative to adults. SCCS/CIR accept topical use (including in sunscreens and barrier creams) given minimal systemic uptake, but infant-specific absorption data are limited.
- How does VeriMom score ci 77947?
- VeriMom scores ci 77947 at 39/100 (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 ci 77947?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to ci 77947 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.