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Cobalt(II) chloride has harmonised CLP classifications for carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity in the EU (H350i, H360F and related entries for cobalt compounds in Annex VI) which per your scoring rules mandates h=3. Multiple animal studies report reproductive and developmental effects (reduced sperm/testis effects, embryolethality and developmental delays) after systemic exposure to cobalt salts, supporting a demonstrated mechanism of reproductive toxicity rather than a purely theoretical concern. Topical cosmetic exposure would generally give low but measurable systemic exposure (so e=1) unless formulations or damaged skin markedly increase absorption. Sources: ECHA harmonised classification and dossiers; animal reproductive studies and reviews (PubMed/ATSDR).
ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H350I
- •H360F
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FAQ
- ¿Es cobalt chloride seguro durante el embarazo?
- Cobalt(II) chloride has harmonised CLP classifications for carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity in the EU (H350i, H360F and related entries for cobalt compounds in Annex VI) which per your scoring rules mandates h=3. Multiple animal studies report reproductive and developmental effects (reduced sperm/testis effects, embryolethality and developmental delays) after systemic exposure to cobalt salts, supporting a demonstrated mechanism of reproductive toxicity rather than a purely theoretical concern. Topical cosmetic exposure would generally give low but measurable systemic exposure (so e=1) unless formulations or damaged skin markedly increase absorption. Sources: ECHA harmonised classification and dossiers; animal reproductive studies and reviews (PubMed/ATSDR).
- ¿Es cobalt chloride seguro durante la lactancia?
- Harmonised EU classification (H360F, H350i etc.) and animal data showing systemic reproductive/developmental toxicity support h=3. Mechanistic data indicate demonstrated systemic effects (e.g., testicular/sperm effects, embryotoxicity) consistent with m=2. For breastfeeding, dermal cosmetic use would likely give low systemic exposure (e=1); cobalt is systemically bioavailable when ingested or absorbed and can distribute in body tissues, so transfer to milk is plausible though likely low at typical topical-use exposures.
- ¿Es cobalt chloride seguro para la piel del bebé?
- Hazard (h=3) follows the harmonised CLP reproductive/CMR classifications for cobalt compounds (H360F/H350i/H341). The mechanism is supported by animal reproductive/developmental studies showing demonstrated systemic and developmental effects (m=2). Exposure score is increased by +1 for infants versus adult because (a) cobalt salts are water‑soluble ionic metals with measurable dermal absorption under some conditions, and (b) infant skin has higher surface-area-to-body-weight and an immature barrier — so if adult e=1, infant e=2.
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a cobalt chloride?
- VeriMom puntúa cobalt chloride en 20/100 (riesgo alto) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a cobalt chloride en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a cobalt 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.