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Is methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone safe during pregnancy?

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methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone
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Is methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone safe during pregnancy?
No harmonised CLP classification or SCCS/CIR reproductive safety concerns located for this polymer. PEG and PCL polymeric materials are not associated with reproductive toxicity in standard data and are expected to have negligible dermal absorption at cosmetic use; therefore default hazard/mechanism/exposure scores are 0. (Sources consulted: ECHA Annex VI (harmonised CLP) — none; CIR/SCCS opinions — none; general substance databases such as PubChem/CosIng for polymer identity.)
Is methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone safe while breastfeeding?
Same rationale as pregnancy: no indication of reproductive or lactation-specific toxicity, and expected negligible systemic uptake from topical cosmetic use, so risk to breastfeeding infant via milk is not indicated.
Is methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone safe for baby skin?
Hazard and mechanism remain 0 due to lack of reproductive/toxicological signals. Exposure is scored 1 because although adult dermal absorption is expected to be negligible for a high‑MW PEG‑PCL copolymer, infant skin has higher permeability and surface‑area‑to‑weight, so a low but measurable exposure is conservatively assigned.
How does VeriMom score methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone?
VeriMom scores methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone 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 methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone?
See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone 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.

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