VeriMomShould I Avoid methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
Products containing methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate — check your shelf
These products list methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate on their INCI. If one is in your routine, consider swapping it during pregnancy.
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FAQ
- Is methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification (H360) or SCCS/CIR safety assessment identified in the provided data. The only flags noted in the provided databases are aggregated/self-notified GHS codes (ECHA H‑codes: H361; PubChem GHS listing includes H361 among other codes), but those are specifically noted as aggregated/self-notifications and not harmonised — self‑notifications alone do not justify elevated hazard scoring. No peer‑reviewed reproductive studies or SCCS/CIR opinions were provided to indicate reproductive toxicity or a known mechanism.
- Is methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate safe while breastfeeding?
- No data provided showing mammary transfer, lactation effects, or harmonised reproductive/lactation hazards. In the absence of SCCS/CIR opinions or peer‑reviewed evidence of transfer/toxicity to nursing infants, default scoring is 0. The presence of non‑harmonised H361 notifications alone is insufficient to raise the hazard score.
- Is methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate safe for baby skin?
- No infant‑specific toxicology or dermal absorption data were provided. Given the lack of evidence for non‑absorbability and the known increased per‑kg exposure and immature barrier in infants, a conservative exposure score of 1 (low but measurable) is applied for baby skin even though no hazard or mechanism evidence was identified in authoritative sources.
- How does VeriMom score methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate?
- VeriMom scores methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate 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 methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
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Medical Disclaimer
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.