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Isopropylparaben (isopropyl 4‑hydroxybenzoate, CAS 4191‑73‑5) is restricted/prohibited in the EU for cosmetics (Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009), reflecting regulatory concern about certain higher alkyl parabens and reproductive/ endocrine effects. There are in vitro reports of estrogenic activity for some parabens (isopropylparaben reported as relatively active in some screens) and animal toxicity dossiers on ECHA; taken together this supports a 'suspected' reproductive/ developmental concern (h=2) and a demonstrated in vitro endocrine mechanism (m=2). Topical cosmetic use gives low but measurable systemic exposure (e=1). Sources: EU Annex II (cosmetics), ECHA registration dossier, peer‑reviewed and review sources listed below.
ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
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FAQ
- ¿Es isopropylparaben seguro durante el embarazo?
- Isopropylparaben (isopropyl 4‑hydroxybenzoate, CAS 4191‑73‑5) is restricted/prohibited in the EU for cosmetics (Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009), reflecting regulatory concern about certain higher alkyl parabens and reproductive/ endocrine effects. There are in vitro reports of estrogenic activity for some parabens (isopropylparaben reported as relatively active in some screens) and animal toxicity dossiers on ECHA; taken together this supports a 'suspected' reproductive/ developmental concern (h=2) and a demonstrated in vitro endocrine mechanism (m=2). Topical cosmetic use gives low but measurable systemic exposure (e=1). Sources: EU Annex II (cosmetics), ECHA registration dossier, peer‑reviewed and review sources listed below.
- ¿Es isopropylparaben seguro durante la lactancia?
- Same hazard and mechanism considerations as pregnancy (suspected reproductive/endocrine activity). There are no robust human lactation studies showing clear transfer or infant effects; however parabens can be systemically absorbed after topical use at low levels, so breastfeeding exposure is considered low but measurable (e=1). Regulatory prohibition in cosmetics supports caution for lactating people.
- ¿Es isopropylparaben seguro para la piel del bebé?
- Hazard and mechanism scores follow adult reproductive assessment (suspected endocrine/reproductive concern; in vitro activity). Exposure (e) is increased by +1 for infants (0–3 yr) because immature barrier and higher surface‑area‑to‑weight make percutaneous absorption and systemic dose relatively higher; thus e=2. Note: there are few infant‑specific toxicology studies for isopropylparaben, but regulatory bans on this paraben class in the EU for leave‑on/rinse‑off cosmetic uses indicate a conservative approach for infant products.
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a isopropylparaben?
- VeriMom puntúa isopropylparaben en 20/100 (riesgo alto) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a isopropylparaben en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a isopropylparaben 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.