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C12-18 FATTY ACIDS

 
Asthma/Respiratory
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Skin Allergies &
Irritation
 
Low Concern
 
Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity
 
Low Concern
 
Cancer
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Environment
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Top scoring factors: Low concern for general systemic/organ effects; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; biodegradation
C12-18 fatty acids can be found in 15 products.
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Level of Concern
 
Source
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life
 
some
 
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
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.
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)
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
 
low
 
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
 
low
 
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
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.
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.
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.
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.
 
 
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