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Should I Avoid phloroglucinol During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
Products containing phloroglucinol — check your shelf
These products list phloroglucinol on their INCI. If one is in your routine, consider swapping it during pregnancy.
What to use instead
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FAQ
- Is phloroglucinol safe during pregnancy?
- Authoritative sources and peer‑reviewed human data do not indicate phloroglucinol is a human teratogen; an epidemiologic study and clinical literature report no increased malformation signal and phloroglucinol is used therapeutically in pregnancy in some countries. ECHA/C&L database shows substance entries but not a harmonised (Annex VI) H360 classification; many safety data sheets and suppliers list H361 (suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn) as a notified/self classification — these are NOT the same as a harmonised ECHA Annex VI classification. (Sources: PubMed epidemiologic/clinical studies; ECHA substance/registration pages; supplier SDSs.)
- Is phloroglucinol safe while breastfeeding?
- I found no high‑quality data showing reproductive/developmental hazard from maternal exposure or specific evidence of transfer into human milk. Clinical use during pregnancy in the literature and absence of published human breastfeeding toxicity reports means no demonstrated hazard was identified in available sources. No SCCS or CIR cosmetic safety opinion was found. (Sources: PubMed clinical/epidemiologic reports; absence of regulatory harmonised reproductive classifications.)
- Is phloroglucinol safe for baby skin?
- No infant‑specific reproductive or developmental hazard data were found. Dermal absorption data for phloroglucinol in cosmetic use were not located; because the compound is a small, water‑soluble phenol and not completely non‑absorbable, a precautionary increase in exposure rating for infants is applied (+1) versus adults. There is no infant‑specific evidence to raise hazard or mechanism scores. (Sources: physico‑chemical entries/PubChem-type records; lack of dermal absorption and SCCS/CIR opinions.)
- How does VeriMom score phloroglucinol?
- VeriMom scores phloroglucinol 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 phloroglucinol?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to phloroglucinol 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.