Should I Avoid cyclohexylamine During Pregnancy? | VeriMom

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FAQ

Is cyclohexylamine safe during pregnancy?

Cyclohexylamine (CAS 108-91-8) is listed in ECHA/CLP sources as H361f (suspected of damaging fertility) and animal studies report testicular and reproductive effects in rodents, supporting a suspected reproductive hazard rather than a confirmed human teratogen; dermal/topical exposure would be low but potentially measurable. Sources: ECHA substance/CLP listings and rodent reproductive/toxicity studies. (See sources.)

Is cyclohexylamine safe while breastfeeding?

Same basis as pregnancy: harmonised/suspected reproductive classification and animal reproductive toxicity motivate a ‘‘suspected’’ hazard (h=2). Mechanistic data are limited (no clear human lactational transfer evidence), and dermal exposure from cosmetics is likely low but not negligible, so e=1.

Is cyclohexylamine safe for baby skin?

Do not increase hazard or mechanism without infant-specific evidence, so h and m remain as above. Because infant skin has higher absorption, exposure score is increased by +1 (adult e=1 → baby e=2). No infant-specific safety data were found.

How does VeriMom score cyclohexylamine?

VeriMom scores cyclohexylamine 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 cyclohexylamine?

See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to cyclohexylamine based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.