VeriMomIs c21-28 alkane safe during pregnancy?
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c21-28 alkane
HIGH RISK39
/100
0
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- Is c21-28 alkane safe during pregnancy?
- Authoritative sources (ECHA registration dossier / REACH entries and cosmetic databases) show C21-28 alkane is a highly refined hydrotreated petroleum distillate used as an emollient (COSING/SpecialChem/ECHA registration). No harmonised CLP (Annex VI) reproductive classification or SCCS/CIR reproductive safety assessment specific to this INCI was found, and no peer‑reviewed reproductive toxicity studies on this specific CAS were identified; therefore default hazard/mechanism = 0. Sources: ECHA registration factsheet, COSING listing, ECHA/REACH registration pages and SDSs (see sources).
- Is c21-28 alkane safe while breastfeeding?
- Same reasoning as for pregnancy: no authoritative evidence (harmonised classification, SCCS or CIR opinion, or peer‑reviewed data) indicating reproductive or lactation hazards for topical cosmetic use. Typical exposure from leave‑on cosmetic use is low and long‑chain paraffinic alkanes are poorly water‑soluble and have low dermal absorption potential in adults, supporting e=0 for breastfeeding context.
- Is c21-28 alkane safe for baby skin?
- Hazard and mechanism remain 0 because no infant‑specific toxicity or harmonised reproductive/developmental classification was found. Exposure score increased by +1 for baby skin per your scoring rules because the ingredient is not completely non‑absorbable (long‑chain alkanes are lipophilic and may have low but measurable cutaneous uptake, and infant skin has an immature barrier and higher surface‑area‑to‑weight).
- How does VeriMom score c21-28 alkane?
- VeriMom scores c21-28 alkane at 39/100 (high risk) 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 c21-28 alkane?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to c21-28 alkane 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.