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Vinyl chloride has a harmonised EU classification as a Category 1 carcinogen (H350) and is IARC Group 1 (human carcinogen); animal inhalation and some injection studies show embryo‑/fetotoxicity at maternally toxic doses. However, the primary hazard is carcinogenicity via metabolic activation to DNA‑reactive metabolites rather than a specific, well‑established teratogenic endocrine mechanism. Expected topical cosmetic exposure is negligible. (Sources: ECHA substance data / harmonised CLP; IARC; animal developmental studies).
ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H350
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FAQ
- ¿Es vinyl chloride seguro durante el embarazo?
- Vinyl chloride has a harmonised EU classification as a Category 1 carcinogen (H350) and is IARC Group 1 (human carcinogen); animal inhalation and some injection studies show embryo‑/fetotoxicity at maternally toxic doses. However, the primary hazard is carcinogenicity via metabolic activation to DNA‑reactive metabolites rather than a specific, well‑established teratogenic endocrine mechanism. Expected topical cosmetic exposure is negligible. (Sources: ECHA substance data / harmonised CLP; IARC; animal developmental studies).
- ¿Es vinyl chloride seguro durante la lactancia?
- Same hazard basis as pregnancy: harmonised H350 (carcinogen) and evidence of DNA‑reactive metabolites and animal reproductive/developmental effects from inhalation/bolus dosing. There is no evidence that cosmetic topical use would produce systemic exposure in amounts seen in occupational/experimental studies, so exposure via breastmilk from cosmetics is expected to be negligible. (Sources: ECHA, IARC, toxicity profiles).
- ¿Es vinyl chloride seguro para la piel del bebé?
- Hazard remains high because of the harmonised H350 (carcinogen) and documented genotoxic mode of action; however, vinyl chloride is a volatile monomer/gas used industrially (not an ordinary cosmetic ingredient or polymer additive at appreciable concentrations), so dermal exposure from properly formulated cosmetic products is expected to be negligible for both adults and infants. Per the scoring rules, infant exposure is not increased because there is no evidence of measurable absorption from topical cosmetic use. (Sources: ECHA substance page, safety data sheets, toxicity literature).
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a vinyl chloride?
- VeriMom puntúa vinyl chloride en 27/100 (riesgo alto) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a vinyl chloride en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a vinyl chloride 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.