VeriMomIs illite safe during pregnancy?
Illite (CAS 12173-60-3) is an inert clay mineral used as an absorbent/thickener in cosmetics. No harmonised CLP reproductive classification (ECHA Annex VI), no SCCS/CIR reproductive warnings, and no peer-reviewed reproductive toxicity evidence were identified, so default no-evidence score is applied (sources: ECHA Annex VI absence, PubChem, CosIng, PubMed search yield no reproductive hazard studies).
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- Is illite safe during pregnancy?
- Illite (CAS 12173-60-3) is an inert clay mineral used as an absorbent/thickener in cosmetics. No harmonised CLP reproductive classification (ECHA Annex VI), no SCCS/CIR reproductive warnings, and no peer-reviewed reproductive toxicity evidence were identified, so default no-evidence score is applied (sources: ECHA Annex VI absence, PubChem, CosIng, PubMed search yield no reproductive hazard studies).
- Is illite safe while breastfeeding?
- No data indicating reproductive or lactation toxicity or systemic transfer for illite; it is considered chemically inert with negligible dermal absorption in cosmetics, and there are no regulatory flags (ECHA Annex VI absence; PubChem/CosIng/EWG summaries).
- Is illite safe for baby skin?
- Hazard and mechanism: no evidence of developmental/infant-specific toxicity. Exposure: adult dermal absorption is negligible for an insoluble clay (adult e=0), but per guidance infant skin barrier immaturity can increase exposure—therefore exposure for 0–3 yr is increased by +1 to e=1. No infant-specific adverse data were found (sources: PubMed, CosIng, ECHA/CIR absence).
- How does VeriMom score illite?
- VeriMom scores illite 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 illite?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to illite based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
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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.