¿Debo evitar 2,3-epoxypropyltrimoniium chloride durante el embarazo? | VeriMom
Harmonised EU CLP classifications list 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride (glycidyl trimethylammonium chloride, CAS 3033-77-0) with carcinogenic/mutagenic/reprotoxic categories including H350 and H361F (suspected adverse effects on fertility); this legally binding harmonised classification justifies a 'suspected' reproductive hazard (h=2). ECHA/CLP listings and registration dossier indicate mutagenic/carcinogenic/reprotoxic concerns, and animal/experimental literature on quaternary ammonium compounds shows reproductive/endocrine effects supporting a demonstrated mechanism (m=2). For typical topical cosmetic uses absorption is likely low but potentially measurable for a small reactive glycidyl/quaternary ammonium molecule, so exposure for a pregnant adult is scored as low-measurable (e=1).
ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H350
- •H361F
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FAQ
- ¿Es 2,3-epoxypropyltrimoniium chloride seguro durante el embarazo?
- Harmonised EU CLP classifications list 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride (glycidyl trimethylammonium chloride, CAS 3033-77-0) with carcinogenic/mutagenic/reprotoxic categories including H350 and H361F (suspected adverse effects on fertility); this legally binding harmonised classification justifies a 'suspected' reproductive hazard (h=2). ECHA/CLP listings and registration dossier indicate mutagenic/carcinogenic/reprotoxic concerns, and animal/experimental literature on quaternary ammonium compounds shows reproductive/endocrine effects supporting a demonstrated mechanism (m=2). For typical topical cosmetic uses absorption is likely low but potentially measurable for a small reactive glycidyl/quaternary ammonium molecule, so exposure for a pregnant adult is scored as low-measurable (e=1).
- ¿Es 2,3-epoxypropyltrimoniium chloride seguro durante la lactancia?
- Because the substance carries harmonised H-codes including suspected reproductive toxicity (H361F) and has mechanistic/animal evidence of reproductive/endocrine disruption, it is scored as 'suspected' for breast-feeding (h=2) with demonstrated mechanism evidence from QAC literature (m=2). There are no direct, high-quality human lactation-transfer studies found; expected dermal exposure from cosmetics would be low but measurable (e=1).
- ¿Es 2,3-epoxypropyltrimoniium chloride seguro para la piel del bebé?
- Hazard remains 'suspected' (h=2) due to the legally harmonised classifications and supporting toxicology; mechanism evidence from quaternary ammonium/glycidyl reactivity supports m=2. Infant skin has higher absorption (immature barrier, higher surface-area-to-weight), so exposure score is increased by +1 versus adult topical use (adult e=1 → baby e=2) even though infant-specific absorption data for this chemical were not found.
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a 2,3-epoxypropyltrimoniium chloride?
- VeriMom puntúa 2,3-epoxypropyltrimoniium chloride en 20/100 (riesgo alto) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a 2,3-epoxypropyltrimoniium chloride en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a 2,3-epoxypropyltrimoniium chloride según función similar y clasificación sin riesgos conocidos.
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Aviso Médico
Esta información es solo para fines educativos y no constituye asesoramiento médico. Las puntuaciones de seguridad se basan en datos disponibles públicamente y pueden no reflejar todos los riesgos. Siempre consulte a su profesional de salud antes de usar cualquier producto durante el embarazo o la lactancia.