# PYRUVIC ACID

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2021650
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, No specific technical function, pH regulating agent
Identifier: DTXSID2021650

> PYRUVIC ACID is used as deodorizer / flavouring and nutrient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 76 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 76 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 76 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, pH regulating agent, Fragrance.
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 7 active drug products and 8 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._