Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Malic acid
CAS 1334703-48-8
Chelating agent · Flavouring and nutrient · Fragrance
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 560 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Malic acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
USFDAinactive ingredient database5 entries
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 1230 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 1392 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 16760 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 180 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 20 mgSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 560 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Chelating agent, pH regulating agent, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 560 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Chelating agent, pH regulating agent, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 26 active drug products and 32 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 26 active drug products and 32 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 Malic 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.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Malic acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
560
Brands
6
Cleaning and safetyCleaning products and household careLaboratory suppliesPet and animal careIndustrial productsHome maintenance
Typical roles
Chelating agentFlavouring and nutrientFragrancepH regulating agentSynergistSynergists (used in combination with antioxidants)
Found in these products
- linguettes HUGGIES pureHuggies · AccessoriesLow
- ShampooDeliplus, Mercadona · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- The P!K BoxHARIBO · SnacksCritical
- Rainbow PikHaribo · SnacksCritical
- Vitamin B12 1200 Mcg (methylcobalamin)Kirkland Signature · Vitamin BMinor
- True HydrationAncient + Brave
- Gummy ClustersNerds · SnacksCritical
- sparking water melonSfc · BeveragesCritical
- Popping CandySweet Shoppe · SnacksCritical
- LMNTLMNT · Electrolyte DrinkHigh
- Morinaga, hi-chew, fruit chews, cherryMorinaga · SnacksHigh
- HI-CHEW Tropical MixHI-CHEW · SnacksHigh
- Dragibus softHaribo · SnacksCritical
- White Peach Sparkling WaterChi ForestCritical
- SparklingChi forest · Beverages And Beverages PreparationsHigh
- Peach Iced Tea MixVonbee · Beverages And Beverages PreparationsHigh
- Pocari SweatPocari · BeveragesMinor
- Pocari SweatPocari Sweat · BeveragesHigh
- Align triple actionHigh
- Samsung Foods Yukgaejang Hot Mushroom Flavour Noodle Soup 120GSamyangHigh
- Gummy BearsWhole Foods · SnacksHigh
- Gummy StarsSnacksHigh
- CrackersSnacksHigh
- Guava CandySoeos · SnacksLow
