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
- industrial
Geranic acid
CAS 459-80-3
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Geranic acid in plain language
Also known as 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid · 2,6-OCTADIENOIC acid, 3,7-DIMETHYL- · 3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENOIC acid · 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6(and 2,7)-octadienoic acid · Decaprenoic acid
Used in cosmetics as a deodorant, a flavouring and a ph adjusters.
- Deodorant
- Flavouring
- pH adjusters
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Geranic acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveGeranic Acid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
- Geranic Acid is the organic compound that conforms to the formulaSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Geranic acid. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Geranic acid yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Geranic acid in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
4
Typical roles
DeodorantFlavouringpH adjustersPerfumingFragrance