VeriMomShould I Avoid peg-6 propylene glycol caprylate/caprate During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
Reviewed by VeriMom Editorial Team · Last reviewed
ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
What to use instead
Pregnancy-safe ingredients that serve a similar function:
Pregnancy-safe products to use instead
Products built around the safer ingredients above, scored "no known risks" or "low risk".
Sources & references
Authoritative references used to score this ingredient.
Pregnancy-Safe Alternatives to peg-6 propylene glycol caprylate/caprate | VeriMom
Ingredients — Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
See also
FAQ
- Is peg-6 propylene glycol caprylate/caprate safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP H360/H361 listing in authoritative sources for this class, no SCCS or CIR reproductive safety warnings for PEG‑6 fatty acid esters, and no peer‑reviewed data indicating reproductive toxicity; parent fragments (propylene glycol and medium‑chain fatty acids) lack reproductive hazard signals in cosmetic exposure contexts (CosIng, CIR, PubChem).
- Is peg-6 propylene glycol caprylate/caprate safe while breastfeeding?
- No data indicating transfer to breastmilk or reproductive/breastfeeding-specific effects; chemicals in this class are used as cosmetic emulsifiers/solubilizers and are not identified by SCCS/CIR as contra‑indicated in lactation.
- Is peg-6 propylene glycol caprylate/caprate safe for baby skin?
- No infant‑specific reproductive hazard data. Absorption from topical use is low but measurable for small PEG‑based esters; because infant skin barrier is immature, exposure score increased by +1 per instructions. No evidence of infant toxicity at cosmetic use levels (CosIng, general safety literature).
- How does VeriMom score peg-6 propylene glycol caprylate/caprate?
- VeriMom scores peg-6 propylene glycol caprylate/caprate 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 peg-6 propylene glycol caprylate/caprate?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to peg-6 propylene glycol caprylate/caprate based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
Check your own skincare
Paste any product's ingredient list into our free checker and see every ingredient scored against EU regulatory data and peer-reviewed research.
Open the pregnancy-safe ingredient checkerCheck every label in 2 seconds
Get VeriMom free — scan any product and see the pregnancy safety score instantly.
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.