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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H360F
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- Is sodium picramate safe during pregnancy?
- Harmonised classification for sodium picramate/picramic acid includes Repr. 1B H360F (“May damage fertility”) in ECHA/CLP-related registrations and dossiers; per your calibration H360→h=3. SCCS has evaluated picramic acid/sodium picramate for hair-dye use and set restricted maximum on-head concentration (0.6% in non-oxidative hair dyes), indicating systemic/repro concern driving the restriction. Evidence for a specific molecular reproductive mechanism is limited in available reviews (so m=1). Topical hair-dye use can lead to low but measurable systemic exposure in adults (SCCS restriction), so e=1.
- Is sodium picramate safe while breastfeeding?
- Harmonised classification (H360F) applies regardless of exposure route; therefore h=3. No robust data were located demonstrating mechanism or mammary‑transfer studies (m=1). Given likely limited systemic absorption from typical topical hair‑dye use but non-zero (SCCS restriction), maternal systemic exposure — and therefore potential, low breast‑milk exposure — is possible (e=1).
- Is sodium picramate safe for baby skin?
- Hazard (H360F) remains the relevant intrinsic property so h=3 (do not up‑rank hazard without infant‑specific evidence). Mechanistic evidence for a reproductive pathway is limited (m=1). Because infant skin has higher absorption per weight and immature barrier, and adult topical use shows measurable absorption, increase exposure by +1 for 0–3 yr (adult e=1 → baby e=2). No infant‑specific toxicokinetic or dermal absorption studies were found.
- How does VeriMom score sodium picramate?
- VeriMom scores sodium picramate at 27/100 (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 sodium picramate?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to sodium picramate 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.