VeriMomIs calcium thioglycolate safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
calcium thioglycolate
NO KNOWN RISKS93
/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is calcium thioglycolate safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification (no H360/H361) identified; no SCCS or CIR safety assessment indicating reproductive or developmental toxicity. Peer‑reviewed literature does not provide convincing animal or human reproductive toxicity data for calcium thioglycolate. Topical cosmetic use can give low but measurable exposure (used as depilatory agent), so exposure is scored as low (1). Sources: ECHA Annex VI (no harmonised repro flags), PubChem/CosIng (ingredient identity and uses), PubMed (no reproductive studies found), CIR (no assessment).
- Is calcium thioglycolate safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence of reproductive or lactation-related toxicity or harmonised classification. No known mechanism for transfer into breast milk; topical use implies low but measurable systemic exposure in adults for some formulations. Therefore hazard and mechanism are scored 0, exposure low (1). Sources: ECHA Annex VI, PubChem, CosIng, PubMed.
- Is calcium thioglycolate safe for baby skin?
- No infant‑specific reproductive or developmental toxicity data found and no harmonised repro classification. However, because calcium thioglycolate is a small, water‑soluble salt used topically and the infant skin barrier is immature, exposure potential is increased compared with adults; adult exposure scored 1 → infant exposure increased by +1 per the instructions, yielding e=2. Sources: PubChem/CosIng (use and physicochemical), PubMed (no infant/toxicity data), ECHA (no harmonised repro classification).
- How does VeriMom score calcium thioglycolate?
- VeriMom scores calcium thioglycolate at 93/100 (no known risks) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
- What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to calcium thioglycolate?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to calcium thioglycolate based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available data and may not reflect all risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.