Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Fatty acids
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Fatty acids
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life
some
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Fatty acids
NTP Toxcast scored 3.5-4.5
NTP Toxcast scored 3.5-4.5
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
Fatty acids
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Fatty acids
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Fatty acids
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Fatty acids
This substance is predicted to be genotoxic
This substance is predicted to be genotoxic
some
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): CompTox Chemicals Dashboard
Fatty acids
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
low
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)
Fatty acids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids do not cause dermal sensitization.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids do not cause dermal sensitization.
low
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Soap Salts. Revised Human Health Assessment Scoping Document in Support of Registration Review.
Fatty acids
This chemical has been verified to be of low concern in cleaning products based on experimental and modeled data as assessed by the EPA.
This chemical has been verified to be of low concern in cleaning products based on experimental and modeled data as assessed by the EPA.
low
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28)
Fatty acids
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
low
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)
Fatty acids
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Fatty acids
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Fatty acids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute oral toxicity.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute oral toxicity.
low
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Soap Salts. Revised Human Health Assessment Scoping Document in Support of Registration Review.
Fatty acids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute dermal toxicity.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute dermal toxicity.
low
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Soap Salts. Revised Human Health Assessment Scoping Document in Support of Registration Review.
Fatty acids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute inhalation toxicity.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute inhalation toxicity.
low
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Soap Salts. Revised Human Health Assessment Scoping Document in Support of Registration Review.
Fatty acids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids are not reproductive or developmental toxicants.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids are not reproductive or developmental toxicants.
low
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Soap Salts. Revised Human Health Assessment Scoping Document in Support of Registration Review.
