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
Oleic acid
CAS 100402-66-2
Anti-adhesive/cohesive · Binder · Cleaning agent
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1518 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Furniture and furnishings, Laboratory supplies.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Oleic acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
USFDAinactive ingredient database11 entries — 5 administration routes
- Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: INJECTION, EMULSION; Potency: 0.03 %w/vSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 8759 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 0.72 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 3 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Potency: NASource →
- Route: RESPIRATORY (INHALATION); Dosage form: AEROSOL, METERED; Potency: 0.01 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: 25 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL, METERED; Maximum daily exposure: 88 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 7.4 %w/wSource →
- Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: FILM, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 10 mgSource →
- Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: SYSTEM; Potency: 22 mgSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1518 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Furniture and furnishings, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Lubricating agent, Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1518 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Furniture and furnishings, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Lubricating agent, Softener and conditioner.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 Oleic acid. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Allergen profile
Canonical allergen markers detected on this ingredient. Each row is derived from the ingredient’s name or synonyms matching a known allergen class — useful when scanning a label for a specific allergy context.
- ShellfishContains · Oral (ingested)
Source: chemindex_name_match
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Oleic acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
1,518
Brands
6
Personal careFurniture and furnishingsLaboratory suppliesCleaning products and household careIndustrial productsSpecialty occupational products
Typical roles
Anti-adhesive/cohesiveBinderCleaning agentEmulsifierFlavouring and nutrientFragranceLubricating agentNo specific technical function
Found in these products
- Nivea softNivéa · Cosmetic ProductsHigh
- déodorant stick nivaAnti-prespirant stick · Open Beauty FactsHigh
- Balancing Face MistBYOMA · Face Mist
- Nivea Soft moisturising creamNivea · BodyHigh
- Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte LightLa Roche-PosayCritical
- Veggie washMinor
- Nivea Men 48H DeoNivea · HygieneMinor
- LAIT CORPORELAvril · BodyMinor
- Nivea SoftNivea, Soft · BodyMinor
- NIVEA Men CrèmeNivea · BodyModerate
- SoftNiveaMinor
- Glacier + granite men's body washMethodMinor
- Nivea Men CremeNiveaHigh
- BLACK&WHITE Invisible OriginalNivea MENHigh
- 0827854001126Critical
- body washNon Food ProductsCritical
- method body body washCosmetic ProductsMinor
- Metalic TouchRubelia · Hair ColorHigh
- attix hand creamMinor
- nivea men creneniveaMinor
- Nivea Men Roll-On Magnesium 50mlBRYNILD GRUPPEN AS · Non Food Products
- Pepogest peppermint oilNature's WayMinor
- Triple strength fish oil miniGNCMinor
- LITBeyond Raw · Dietary SupplementsCritical
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Oleic acid in the catalog.