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Animal and toxicology literature show that preformed vitamin A and retinoids (including retinyl esters) cause dose‑dependent embryofetal malformations in multiple species; expert panels (CIR, SCCS) have reviewed retinol/retinyl esters for cosmetics. ECHA/industry dossiers and supplier SDSs list reproductive hazard statements (H360/H361) as self‑classified for retinyl propionate, and animal data (e.g., rodent/macaque studies of retinyl esters/retinoic acid) demonstrate teratogenicity. Topical cosmetic use gives low but measurable dermal absorption, so systemic exposure is generally low but not zero. Sources: CIR (retinol/retinyl esters safety assessment), SCCS opinions on vitamin A, ECHA registration / supplier SDSs, peer‑reviewed animal teratogenicity studies.

ECHA regulatory hazard statements

  • H360
  • H361d

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FAQ

¿Es retinyl propionate seguro durante el embarazo?
Animal and toxicology literature show that preformed vitamin A and retinoids (including retinyl esters) cause dose‑dependent embryofetal malformations in multiple species; expert panels (CIR, SCCS) have reviewed retinol/retinyl esters for cosmetics. ECHA/industry dossiers and supplier SDSs list reproductive hazard statements (H360/H361) as self‑classified for retinyl propionate, and animal data (e.g., rodent/macaque studies of retinyl esters/retinoic acid) demonstrate teratogenicity. Topical cosmetic use gives low but measurable dermal absorption, so systemic exposure is generally low but not zero. Sources: CIR (retinol/retinyl esters safety assessment), SCCS opinions on vitamin A, ECHA registration / supplier SDSs, peer‑reviewed animal teratogenicity studies.
¿Es retinyl propionate seguro durante la lactancia?
Mechanism (retinoid activity) is the same and systemic exposure from topical use is low but measurable; transferred levels in breastmilk after topical cosmetic use are not well quantified. Given the known developmental effects of systemic retinoids, breastfeeding risk is considered linked to maternal systemic exposure (which for cosmetic topical use is generally low). Relevant sources: CIR, SCCS, ECHA dossiers/SDS, animal/developmental literature.
¿Es retinyl propionate seguro para la piel del bebé?
No infant‑specific developmental hazard data were located; however, retinyl propionate is a retinol ester metabolised to active retinoids (mechanistic concern). Infant skin has higher absorption (immature barrier, higher surface‑area‑to‑weight), so exposure score is increased by +1. There is a lack of infant dermal PK data for retinyl propionate specifically. Sources: CIR and SCCS reviews of retinol/retinyl esters; general toxicology literature on retinoid embryopathy; ECHA registration/SDS noting reproductive hazard classifications.
¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a retinyl propionate?
VeriMom puntúa retinyl propionate en 13/100 (riesgo alto) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a retinyl propionate en el embarazo?
Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a retinyl propionate según función similar y clasificación sin riesgos conocidos.

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