VeriMomShould I Avoid propylene glycol myristyl ether During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
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- Is propylene glycol myristyl ether safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP (ECHA Annex VI) or SCCS/CIR reproductive classification located. Aggregate notifications list H361 (suspected reproductive toxicant) in some databases but these are self‑notifications/aggregated GHS entries (per input) and are not harmonised — therefore do not justify a suspected reproductive hazard. No peer‑reviewed or authoritative regulatory reproductive data (CIR/SCCS/harmonised CLP) identified.
- Is propylene glycol myristyl ether safe while breastfeeding?
- No data located in high‑priority sources (harmonised CLP, SCCS, CIR) indicating lactation/transfer concerns. Aggregated database entries (PubChem GHS, non‑harmonised ECHA notifications) report other hazards (eye damage, aquatic toxicity) but do not provide verified evidence of reproductive or lactation risk.
- Is propylene glycol myristyl ether safe for baby skin?
- No evidence of developmental/infant‑specific toxicity. Dermal absorption is plausible for a glycol ether (not completely non‑absorbable); per instructions, when adult exposure is judged negligible but compound is not completely non‑absorbable, infant exposure score is increased by +1. No infant‑specific studies or SCCS/CIR guidance located.
- How does VeriMom score propylene glycol myristyl ether?
- VeriMom scores propylene glycol myristyl ether 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 propylene glycol myristyl ether?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to propylene glycol myristyl ether 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.