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FUMARIC ACID

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cleaner, bathroom, general cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, kitchen, general laundry additive laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency laundry detergent pods, powder

SYNONYMS

26B3632D-E93F-4655-90B0-3C17855294BA, FUMARIC ACID, EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA (EP) REFERENCE STANDARD, F8886-8257, J-002389, FUMARIC ACID, BIOREAGENT, SUITABLE FOR CELL CULTURE, FUMARIC ACID, CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIAL, TRACECERT(R), Q139857, FUMARIC ACID, UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA (USP) REFERENCE STANDARD, FUMARIC ACID, ANHYDROUS, FREE-FLOWING, REDI-DRI(TM), >=99%, FUMARIC ACID SOLUTION, TRACECERT(R), 1H-QNMR STANDARD, 1 MG/G IN D2O

Common Concerns

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SOME

Asthma / Respiratory
SOME

Skin Allergies & Irritation
SOME

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Low concern for general systemic/organ effects; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; damage to vision

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

may cause respiratory irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
May cause an allergic skin reaction Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes serious eye irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5	some	National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
Causes skin irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
causes serious eye irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
EPA's review of industry submitted toxicity data and the potential for human exposure concludes that this substance poses a low risk for human health. Only in: Household Cleaners	low	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Hazard-Based Prioritizations - Risks