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There are animal and mechanistic data linking nitrate/nitrite exposure to adverse prenatal outcomes at high doses (methemoglobinemia, inflammation, DNA damage and possible endocrine-related effects), and multiple supplier safety data sheets list H361 (suspected of damaging fertility/unborn child) although that appears to reflect CLP notifications/self-classifications rather than an EU harmonised Annex VI entry; therefore reproductive hazard is scored as 'suspected' (h=2). Evidence for mechanism (methemoglobinemia/nitrite conversion and inflammatory/DNA effects) is documented in a recent scoping review and older JECFA/INCHEN summaries. Topical cosmetic use is unlikely to give meaningful systemic nitrate exposure (low dermal uptake of inorganic salts) so exposure from normal cosmetic application is scored low/negligible (e=0). (Sources: PubMed scoping review; JECFA/INCHEN nitrate summary; ECHA substance/registration pages; representative SDSs and EWG entry.)
ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
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FAQ
- ¿Es potassium nitrate seguro durante el embarazo?
- There are animal and mechanistic data linking nitrate/nitrite exposure to adverse prenatal outcomes at high doses (methemoglobinemia, inflammation, DNA damage and possible endocrine-related effects), and multiple supplier safety data sheets list H361 (suspected of damaging fertility/unborn child) although that appears to reflect CLP notifications/self-classifications rather than an EU harmonised Annex VI entry; therefore reproductive hazard is scored as 'suspected' (h=2). Evidence for mechanism (methemoglobinemia/nitrite conversion and inflammatory/DNA effects) is documented in a recent scoping review and older JECFA/INCHEN summaries. Topical cosmetic use is unlikely to give meaningful systemic nitrate exposure (low dermal uptake of inorganic salts) so exposure from normal cosmetic application is scored low/negligible (e=0). (Sources: PubMed scoping review; JECFA/INCHEN nitrate summary; ECHA substance/registration pages; representative SDSs and EWG entry.)
- ¿Es potassium nitrate seguro durante la lactancia?
- Potential reproductive/developmental concern is the same as for pregnancy (animal evidence and mechanistic pathways via nitrate→nitrite/methemoglobinemia), so hazard is 'suspected' (h=2) and mechanism retained (m=2). Dermal cosmetic use in the lactating parent is unlikely to produce significant systemic levels to transfer via breastmilk, so exposure from typical topical cosmetic use is scored negligible (e=0).
- ¿Es potassium nitrate seguro para la piel del bebé?
- No infant-specific toxicology demonstrating greater hazard was found, so hazard and mechanism remain as for adults (h=2, m=2). However, infant skin has higher surface-area-to-weight and an immature barrier, and while potassium nitrate is an inorganic, water‑soluble salt with low dermal penetration, the baby exposure score is increased by +1 relative to adults to reflect greater per‑kg exposure potential from topical application (e=1).
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a potassium nitrate?
- VeriMom puntúa potassium nitrate en 27/100 (riesgo alto) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a potassium nitrate en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a potassium nitrate 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.