VeriMomIs o-cymen-5-ol safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
o-cymen-5-ol
NO KNOWN RISKS93
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Frequently asked questions
- Is o-cymen-5-ol safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification (no H360/H361) found on ECHA and no SCCS/CIR safety assessment indicating reproductive hazard; human clinical use data exist for oral care products at ~0.1% without reproductive signals. Given topical use and the chemical being a small phenolic preservative/antimicrobial, absorption from cosmetic use is low but measurable, so exposure is scored 1 for pregnant adults. (Sources: ECHA substance page; PubMed clinical trial; CosIng entry).
- Is o-cymen-5-ol safe while breastfeeding?
- No authoritative evidence of reproductive or lactation-specific toxicity, no harmonised classification on ECHA, and no SCCS/CIR opinion indicating risk. Topical absorption is low but measurable, so breastfeeding exposure scored 1 for adults. Clinical/toothpaste mouth-rinse studies at 0.1% show topical/oral use without reported systemic reproductive effects. (Sources: ECHA; PubMed; CosIng).
- Is o-cymen-5-ol safe for baby skin?
- No infant-specific toxicity or developmental studies were identified. Because the compound is measurably absorbable from topical/oral formulations and infant skin has higher surface-area-to-weight and immature barrier, exposure score is increased by +1 (adult 1 → infant 2). No data were found to justify increasing hazard or mechanism scores for infants. (Sources: PubMed clinical data; ECHA; CosIng; EWG listing).
- How does VeriMom score o-cymen-5-ol?
- VeriMom scores o-cymen-5-ol 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 o-cymen-5-ol?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to o-cymen-5-ol 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.