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Should I Avoid propylene glycol oleate se During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
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- Is propylene glycol oleate se safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised reproductive hazard (no H360/H361 harmonised classification identified in authoritative lists), and I found no peer‑reviewed animal or human reproductive toxicity studies showing teratogenicity for propylene glycol oleate or closely related monooleates. Cosmetic safety panels (CIR/group safety reviews) treat PEG/PPG propylene glycol esters as safe in current use levels; EWG lists the ingredient with typical cosmetic data but does not provide evidence of reproductive hazard. Given the chemical (a fatty acid ester) topical absorption is low but measurable for adults (score e=1). Sources: CIR group assessment for related PEG/PPG propylene glycol esters, CosIng/ingredient entries, EWG database.
- Is propylene glycol oleate se safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence of reproductive or lactation-specific toxicity or transfer in milk was found in the available literature for propylene glycol oleate or PEG‑55 propylene glycol oleate. Mechanistic or clinical data showing passage into breastmilk are lacking; topical cosmetic use therefore carries low but measurable systemic exposure potential (adult e=1), with no identified hazard to justify higher h or m scores.
- Is propylene glycol oleate se safe for baby skin?
- There are no infant-specific toxicity or developmental studies found. Because infant skin (0–3 yr) has increased permeability and higher surface‑area‑to‑weight ratio, the exposure score is increased by +1 from adult (adult e=1 → infant e=2). No evidence was found that infant topical use poses a reproductive/developmental hazard beyond adult considerations.
- How does VeriMom score propylene glycol oleate se?
- VeriMom scores propylene glycol oleate se 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 propylene glycol oleate se?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to propylene glycol oleate se 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.