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LAURIC ACID

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface drain opener, clog remover laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency cleaner, disinfectant

SYNONYMS

ST023796, FT-0695772, CS-0015078, L0011, DODECANOIC ACID, >=99% (GC/TITRATION), DODECANOIC ACID, PURUM, >=96.0% (GC), LAU, LAURIC ACID, NATURAL, >=98%, FCC, FG, LAURIC ACID, PHARMACEUTICAL SECONDARY STANDARD; CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIAL, A16350

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Common Concerns

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No Data

Asthma / Respiratory
LOW

Skin Allergies & Irritation
LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Low concern for general systemic/organ effects; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; skin irritation/allergies/damage

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

NTP Toxcast scored 2.5-3.5	some	National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
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
causes serious eye irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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 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)
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)
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 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.