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Is tetradecane safe during pregnancy?

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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
tetradecane
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Is tetradecane safe during pregnancy?
No harmonised CLP reproductive classification or SCCS/CIR safety assessment specific to tetradecane was identified; ECHA lists the substance and registration data but not a harmonised H360/H361 classification, and PubChem/ECHA safety records and SDSs show no confirmed teratogenic evidence. Therefore default no-evidence scoring applies. (Sources: ECHA substance page, PubChem, EWG summary).
Is tetradecane safe while breastfeeding?
No data were found indicating tetradecane causes reproductive or lactation-specific toxicity, no harmonised classification; dermal use in cosmetics implies negligible systemic exposure for adults so breastfeeding scoring is 0. Key registries (ECHA, PubChem) and product databases do not report breast-feeding specific hazards.
Is tetradecane safe for baby skin?
Hazard and mechanism: no infant-specific reproductive/toxic evidence found (h=0,m=0). Exposure: long-chain linear alkane is lipophilic and not completely non-absorbable; infant skin has higher surface-area-to-weight and immature barrier so exposure score is increased by +1 versus adult (adult e=0 → baby e=1). No infant-specific absorption or toxicity studies were identified. (Sources: ECHA registration info, PubChem, EWG; see data gaps).
How does VeriMom score tetradecane?
VeriMom scores tetradecane 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 tetradecane?
See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to tetradecane 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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