VeriMomIs hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer safe during pregnancy?
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hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer
NO KNOWN RISKS100
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Pregnancy-safe products containing hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX - 8g - Apple Lime
100/100
Laneige
LANEIGE Gummy Bear Lip Balm
99/100
Laneige
LANEIGE Lipbalm
99/100
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX 20g - Berry (2ea) Set
99/100
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX - 8g - Mint Choco
99/100
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX 20g - Berry (2ea) Set
99/100
Laneige
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Berry
99/100
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX 20g - Berry (6ea) Set
99/100
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX 20g - Berry (10ea) Set
99/100
MAC
MAC Glow Play Blush
81/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classifications (ECHA Annex VI) nor CIR or SCCS safety findings indicating reproductive hazard for this polymer. Available databases (PubChem/CosIng) list it as a high‑molecular‑weight polymeric emollient/film former with no published reproductive toxicity or endocrine activity; therefore default hazard/mechanism = 0 and exposure from topical cosmetic use is expected negligible.
- Is hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer safe while breastfeeding?
- Same rationale as for pregnancy: no evidence of reproductive or endocrine effects, no harmonised classification, and the polymer is expected to have negligible systemic absorption after topical use, so risk during lactation is not indicated.
- Is hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer safe for baby skin?
- No infant‑specific reproductive or mechanistic hazards identified. As a high molecular weight polymer the ingredient is generally not systemically bioavailable, so hazard/mechanism remain 0. However, because infant skin barrier immaturity can increase percutaneous uptake compared with adults, a conservative exposure score of 1 is assigned for 0–3 yr skin even though direct measurements of infant absorption are lacking.
- How does VeriMom score hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer?
- VeriMom scores hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer at 100/100 (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 hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer 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.