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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
Products containing tripropylene glycol — check your shelf
These products list tripropylene glycol on their INCI. If one is in your routine, consider swapping it during pregnancy.
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FAQ
- Is tripropylene glycol safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification found for tripropylene glycol (CAS 24800-44-0). The CIR Expert Panel reviewed propylene glycol, tripropylene glycol and PPGs and concluded they are ‘‘safe as used’’ in cosmetics when formulated to be non‑irritating; ECHA registration dossiers report repeat‑dose and reproductive/developmental screening studies but do not show a harmonised H360/H361 classification. Taken together there is no weight of evidence for a reproductive hazard, but dermal/systemic exposure is possible from topical use, so exposure score is low but measurable. (CIR; ECHA registration/dossier).
- Is tripropylene glycol safe while breastfeeding?
- Same rationale as pregnancy: no credible reproductive/teratogenic signal or harmonised H360 classification in authoritative reviews; systemic absorption from topical use is possible but expected to be low, so breastfeeding exposure is scored as low but measurable. (CIR; ECHA registration).
- Is tripropylene glycol safe for baby skin?
- No infant‑specific reproductive or developmental toxicity evidence found; CIR concluded tripropylene glycol safe as used in cosmetics. Because baby skin has a higher surface‑area‑to‑weight ratio and an immature barrier, exposure score is increased by +1 relative to adults (adult e=1 → baby e=2) to reflect higher potential per‑kg dermal uptake; hazard and mechanism remain 0 absent infant‑specific data. (CIR; ECHA registration).
- How does VeriMom score tripropylene glycol?
- VeriMom scores tripropylene glycol 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 tripropylene glycol?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to tripropylene glycol 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.