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Animal reproductive/developmental effects have been reported for monochlorophenols (including 4‑chlorophenol) in repeated dosing studies (ATSDR review of chlorophenols; REACH registration data note reproductive endpoints), so this meets 'suspected' (H361-style) concern but there is no harmonised H360 (confirmed human teratogen) or high‑quality human pregnancy data. Mechanistically there is not a well‑characterized reproductive mode-of-action for 4‑chlorophenol (hence a low/theoretical mechanism score). Dermal/topical exposure is plausible (low–measurable absorption given low molecular weight and log Pow ~2.4) so exposure from cosmetics is judged low but measurable for adults.
ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
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FAQ
- ¿Es p-chlorophenol seguro durante el embarazo?
- Animal reproductive/developmental effects have been reported for monochlorophenols (including 4‑chlorophenol) in repeated dosing studies (ATSDR review of chlorophenols; REACH registration data note reproductive endpoints), so this meets 'suspected' (H361-style) concern but there is no harmonised H360 (confirmed human teratogen) or high‑quality human pregnancy data. Mechanistically there is not a well‑characterized reproductive mode-of-action for 4‑chlorophenol (hence a low/theoretical mechanism score). Dermal/topical exposure is plausible (low–measurable absorption given low molecular weight and log Pow ~2.4) so exposure from cosmetics is judged low but measurable for adults.
- ¿Es p-chlorophenol seguro durante la lactancia?
- Because reproductive/developmental effects are reported in animal studies, the residue/transfer concern for breast‑fed infants is classified as 'suspected' (consistent with H361–level evidence). There are no specific lactation/milk‑transfer studies for 4‑chlorophenol identified in authoritative reviews. Expected systemic exposure from typical topical cosmetic use is low but measurable, so exposure to nursing infants via maternal systemic absorption is possible but likely low.
- ¿Es p-chlorophenol seguro para la piel del bebé?
- The hazard score remains 'suspected' based on the same animal reproductive/developmental data (no infant‑specific evidence to upscore hazard). Mechanistic evidence is limited. Exposure score is increased by +1 for baby skin (per your rules) because 4‑chlorophenol has physicochemical properties (low MW, log Pow ~2.39) consistent with measurable dermal absorption — infants have increased skin permeability and surface‑area‑to‑weight, so exposure from topical use on 0–3 yr skin is moderate/greater than adult.
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a p-chlorophenol?
- VeriMom puntúa p-chlorophenol en 27/100 (riesgo alto) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a p-chlorophenol en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a p-chlorophenol 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.