VeriMom¿Es octoxynol-1 seguro durante el embarazo?
No harmonised CLP classification or SCCS/C&L harmonised reproductive hazard was found and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) recently re‑reviewed octoxynols and concluded Octoxynol‑1 is safe in cosmetics in current uses and concentrations when formulated to be non‑irritating; the CIR report also notes minimal dermal penetration in in vitro skin studies and uses a conservative 10% dermal absorption for risk calculations, supporting low but measurable systemic exposure from dermal use. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FAR_Octoxynols_092025.pdf))
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- ¿Es octoxynol-1 seguro durante el embarazo?
- No harmonised CLP classification or SCCS/C&L harmonised reproductive hazard was found and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) recently re‑reviewed octoxynols and concluded Octoxynol‑1 is safe in cosmetics in current uses and concentrations when formulated to be non‑irritating; the CIR report also notes minimal dermal penetration in in vitro skin studies and uses a conservative 10% dermal absorption for risk calculations, supporting low but measurable systemic exposure from dermal use. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FAR_Octoxynols_092025.pdf))
- ¿Es octoxynol-1 seguro durante la lactancia?
- No evidence of specific developmental or lactation toxicity, no harmonised classification for reproductive toxicity; CIR concluded safe as used and dermal absorption is expected to be limited (CIR used conservative absorption assumptions for systemic exposure estimates), so breastfeeding risk via dermal cosmetic use is expected to be low. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FAR_Octoxynols_092025.pdf))
- ¿Es octoxynol-1 seguro para la piel del bebé?
- CIR notes octoxynols have limited dermal bioavailability (in vitro skin penetration minimal) but used conservative absorption values when calculating systemic exposure. Given measurable (non‑zero) dermal penetration in studies and immature infant skin barrier/higher SA:body weight, exposure score is increased by one for 0–3‑year‑old skin (i.e., low→moderate exposure). CIR still concluded safety for octoxynol‑1 under current use patterns when non‑irritating, but infant‑product use was specifically highlighted for re‑review where relevant. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FAR_Octoxynols_092025.pdf))
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a octoxynol-1?
- VeriMom puntúa octoxynol-1 en 93/100 (sin riesgos conocidos) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a octoxynol-1 en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a octoxynol-1 según función similar y clasificación sin riesgos conocidos.
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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.