VeriMomIs pei-10 safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
pei-10
NO KNOWN RISKS100
/100
0
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Frequently asked questions
- Is pei-10 safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification (ECHA substance page lists polyethyleneimine CAS 9002-98-6 without an Annex VI harmonised H360/H361), no SCCS or CIR reproductive/safety assessment located, and the peer‑reviewed literature does not report human teratogenicity or developmental effects from topical cosmetic use of high‑MW PEI. SDS entries note skin irritation/sensitisation but not reproductive hazards. (Sources: ECHA substance info; EWG Skin Deep; product SDS and PubMed literature.)
- Is pei-10 safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence found that polyethyleneimine (PEI-10) is a known lactation/transfer hazard or causes reproductive/developmental effects via breastmilk; no authoritative reproductive/cosmetic panel (CIR/SCCS/harmonised CLP) flagging. Dermal use of high‑MW polymers is generally associated with negligible systemic uptake. (Sources: ECHA; EWG; SDS; PubMed searches.)
- Is pei-10 safe for baby skin?
- Hazard and mechanism: no infant‑specific reproductive/toxicology data indicating increased hazard, so h/m default to 0. Exposure: increased to 1 because infant skin has a less mature barrier and polymers with measurable skin interaction/irritancy (SDS report skin irritation/sensitisation) could lead to low but measurable exposure in infants compared with adults. No studies show systemic developmental harm from topical PEI. (Sources: SDS, EWG, PubMed papers on PEI toxicity limited to in vitro/route‑specific studies.)
- How does VeriMom score pei-10?
- VeriMom scores pei-10 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 pei-10?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to pei-10 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.