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Styrene oxide (CAS 96-09-3) has a harmonised CLP classification in the EU including Carc. 1B (H350: “May cause cancer”), which by your calibration requires h=3; ECHA documentation and Annex VI list this classification. Animal inhalation and developmental studies report reproductive/developmental effects (rats, rabbits) consistent with demonstrated developmental toxicity at high exposures, supporting a mechanistic concern (epoxide reactivity and metabolism of styrene to styrene oxide) rather than a purely theoretical mechanism. For typical topical cosmetic uses, systemic exposure from deliberate cosmetic formulation appears likely low but not zero (reactive epoxide, some dermal penetration is possible), so exposure scored as 1 (low but measurable). Sources: ECHA harmonised classification and registration dossier; NIOSH/CDC reproductive inhalation study. (See sources.)
ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H350
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FAQ
- ¿Es styrene oxide seguro durante el embarazo?
- Styrene oxide (CAS 96-09-3) has a harmonised CLP classification in the EU including Carc. 1B (H350: “May cause cancer”), which by your calibration requires h=3; ECHA documentation and Annex VI list this classification. Animal inhalation and developmental studies report reproductive/developmental effects (rats, rabbits) consistent with demonstrated developmental toxicity at high exposures, supporting a mechanistic concern (epoxide reactivity and metabolism of styrene to styrene oxide) rather than a purely theoretical mechanism. For typical topical cosmetic uses, systemic exposure from deliberate cosmetic formulation appears likely low but not zero (reactive epoxide, some dermal penetration is possible), so exposure scored as 1 (low but measurable). Sources: ECHA harmonised classification and registration dossier; NIOSH/CDC reproductive inhalation study. (See sources.)
- ¿Es styrene oxide seguro durante la lactancia?
- Same hazard basis applies for breastfeeding: harmonised H350 drives h=3. Mechanistic concerns (reactive epoxide, demonstrated adverse effects in animal reproductive/developmental studies) support m=2. Dermal/topical cosmetic exposure to nursing parent expected to be low but measurable (e=1); transfer in milk is plausible for small lipophilic molecules but specific human lactation transfer data for styrene oxide are lacking (see sources).
- ¿Es styrene oxide seguro para la piel del bebé?
- Hazard remains h=3 because of the harmonised carcinogen classification (H350). Mechanism rating m=2 reflects demonstrated animal reproductive/developmental toxicity and the reactive epoxide chemistry. Exposure for baby skin is increased by +1 vs adult because infant skin barrier immaturity and higher surface-area-to-weight ratio make dermal uptake more likely; therefore e=2 (moderate) if the ingredient were present on skin. Note: styrene oxide is not a normal cosmetic ingredient and is highly reactive; presence in finished cosmetic products would be unexpected and problematic. See ECHA harmonised classification and animal inhalation/developmental studies below.
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a styrene oxide?
- VeriMom puntúa styrene oxide en 20/100 (riesgo alto) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a styrene oxide en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a styrene oxide 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.