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LACTIC ACID, L-

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cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface cleaner, glass/window cleaner, bathroom, general cleaner, tub/tile/sink cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, shower cleaner, soap scum remover cleaner, hard water stain/mineral remover dish detergent or soap, hand laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency cleaner, disinfectant cleaner, professional

SYNONYMS

DTXSID6034689, (S)(+)2 HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID, KS-00000WTK, L-(+)-LACTIC ACID SOLUTION, MEETS ANALYTICAL SPECIFICATION OF PH.??EUR., BP, 88-92% TOTAL ACID BASIS, L-(+)-LACTIC ACID, ANHYDROUS, (S)(+)-2 HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID, L-(+)-LACTIC ACID, >=98%, HY-Y0479, 2-HYDROXYPROPANOIC ACID, (S)- #, L-LACTIC ACID SOLUTION, 90.0%

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Common Concerns

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LOW

Asthma / Respiratory
LOW

Skin Allergies & Irritation
LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
LOW

Cancer
LOW

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Safer ingredient; Low concern for general systemic/organ effects; general ecotoxicity; damage to DNA

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

Causes serious eye damage Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes skin irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency review of lactic acid indicates it is not a skin sensitizer.	low	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Summary of Human Health Effects Data for the L-Lactic Acid Registration Review Decision Document.
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life Only in: Household Cleaners	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
EPA's review of industry submitted toxicity data concludes that this substance poses a low hazard based on the possibility of persistence, bioaccumulation, aquatic toxicity and impacts to human health.	low	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Hazard-Based Prioritizations - Hazards
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
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency review of lactic acid indicates it has low acute oral toxicity.	low	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Summary of Human Health Effects Data for the L-Lactic Acid Registration Review Decision Document.
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency review of lactic acid indicates it has low acute inhalation toxicity.	low	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Summary of Human Health Effects Data for the L-Lactic Acid Registration Review Decision Document.
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency review of lactic acid indicates it has low acute dermal toxicity at concentrations relevant to cleaners.	low	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Summary of Human Health Effects Data for the L-Lactic Acid Registration Review Decision Document.
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency review of lactic acid suggests that it is not mutagenic due to its widespread natural occurrence.	low	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Summary of Human Health Effects Data for the L-Lactic Acid Registration Review Decision Document.
benign, health	low	Environmental Working Group. 2012. Established innocuous properties.
benign, environment	low	Environmental Working Group. 2012. Established innocuous properties.