VeriMomShould I Avoid nitroethane During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H226
- •H332
- •H302
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- Is nitroethane safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP entry for nitroethane is shown on ECHA’s substance information page and the published animal inhalation teratology study found no compound‑related malformations; supplier and GHS listings that state H361fd appear to be notifications/self-classifications rather than an Annex‑VI harmonised CLH. There is therefore no high‑quality authoritative reproductive classification (harmonised H361/H360) or peer‑reviewed evidence of developmental/teratogenic effects that would raise h above 0. Dermal/topical exposure is plausibly low but measurable (small, volatile organic; data on dermal absorption are limited), so e=1.
- Is nitroethane safe while breastfeeding?
- No data located showing reproductive organ or lactational transfer or human breastfeeding risk; no mechanistic or animal evidence of transfer to milk was found in searched literature. By default, without evidence of reproductive hazard or transfer, h and m remain 0; topical exposure is low but measurable so e=1.
- Is nitroethane safe for baby skin?
- No infant‑specific reproductive/toxic evidence found. Because infant skin has higher permeability, the exposure score for baby skin is increased by +1 from adult exposure (adult e=1 → baby e=2). No studies were found demonstrating infant‑specific hazard or mechanism, so h and m remain 0.
- How does VeriMom score nitroethane?
- VeriMom scores nitroethane at 33/100 (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 nitroethane?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to nitroethane 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.