Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
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.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
low
Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
low
Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel
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.
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
low
Detergents Ingredients Database - EU Ecolabel
