Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Glycolic acid
CAS 1033720-45-4
Abrasive · Biocide · Cleaning agent
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1084 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Cleaning and safety, Laboratory supplies.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Glycolic acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:cleaning|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- marketed_drug_ingredient
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1084 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Cleaning and safety, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including pH regulating agent, Cosmetics, Cleaning agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1084 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Cleaning and safety, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including pH regulating agent, Cosmetics, Cleaning agent.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 3 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 3 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Glycolic acid. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Glycolic acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
1,084
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsCleaning and safetyLaboratory suppliesSpecialty occupational productsCleaning products and household careUnknown or Indeterminate
Typical roles
AbrasiveBiocideCleaning agentCosmeticsOrganic acidSoftener and conditionerpH regulating agent
Found in these products
- The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Solução tonificante de ácido glicólico 7%)The Ordinary · EsfolianteHigh
- EffaclarLa roche-posay · FaceCritical
- BIODERMA Sébium active foaming gel 200 ml e 6.7 FL.0Z.BiodermaCritical
- cleansing goamAMinor
- Pine Sol
- honey and vitamin b shampooHerbal EssenceMinor
- Pumpkin honey glycolic maskAndalou NaturalsMinor
- Tan candy mocha choca latteCritical
- True Botanicals facialCosmetic ProductsCritical
- Vitamin C Firming Body ButterTrader Joe's · Body LotionHigh
- asepxiaMinor
- Superdrug Naturally Radiant Glycolic TonicSuperdrugHigh
- Glycolic/Salicylic Acid Acne Control PadsQRxLabs · Acne TreatmentMinor
- AlphaRet Overnight Creamskinbe+ter SCIENCE · Face CreamCritical
- light up with glutathione & collagenHigh
- natura bisseMinor
- Anti-Wrinkle CleanserDerma EHigh
- ponds dramatic resultsHigh
- Bathroom Cleaner Refill Pod (makes 750 ml spray).Brain Wash Solutions · Bathroom Cleaner
- Gentle Rose Beautifying Face ExfoliantAvant Skincare · FaceMinor
- Anti-Aging Cleansing GelPeter Thomas RothCritical
- Very emollient body lotionAlba Botanica · Non Food ProductsMinor
- Travel Size Glycolic Foaming CleanserMario BadescuHigh
- Cryosea Firming Icy-cold CleanserbosciaHigh
