VeriMomIs sodium myristate safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
sodium myristate
NO KNOWN RISKS100
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Pregnancy-safe products containing sodium myristate
Muhle
Muhle Aloe Vera Shaving Cream
99/100
Iconic London
Iconic London Brow Silk
99/100
Fancl
Fancl Facial Washing Powder - 50g
99/100
Chifure
Chifure Face Soap (unmilled)
99/100
moisturizers
Unknown
Kirkland bar soap
99/100
Kirkland Signature
Kirkland Signature Bar Soap
99/100
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae Cleansing Bar
99/100
cleansers
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae Cleansing Bar
99/100
Real Barrier Extreme Deep Cleasing Blue Oil - 200ml
99/100
Fancl
Fancl Washing Powder - 50g
99/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is sodium myristate safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classifications (no H360/H361) are listed for sodium myristate and there are no CIR or SCCS safety findings identifying reproductive hazards. Fatty acid salts like sodium myristate have no documented reproductive toxicity in the literature searched (PubMed) or regulatory dossiers (ECHA, PubChem), so default low hazard is assigned.
- Is sodium myristate safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence of reproductive or lactation-specific toxicity or mechanisms that would indicate risk via breastmilk transfer. As a simple fatty acid salt with negligible systemic toxicity reported, it is not flagged by CIR/SCCS or ECHA for lactation concerns.
- Is sodium myristate safe for baby skin?
- No infant-specific hazard or mechanism identified. However, per the exposure rules, dermal absorption for infants is higher than for adults; although sodium myristate is not highly bioavailable, a small increase in exposure score for baby skin is appropriate. No regulatory sources (ECHA Annex VI, SCCS, CIR) identify developmental effects in infants.
- How does VeriMom score sodium myristate?
- VeriMom scores sodium myristate 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 sodium myristate?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to sodium myristate 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.