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
- pharma
Octanoic acid
CAS 124-07-2
Cleaning agent · Deodorizer · Emulsifier
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 68 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Pet and animal care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Octanoic acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- marketed_drug_ingredient
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 68 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Pet and animal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Deodorizer, Emulsifier.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 68 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Pet and animal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Deodorizer, Emulsifier.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 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 Octanoic 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 Octanoic acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
68
Brands
6
Cleaning products and household carePersonal carePet and animal care
Typical roles
Cleaning agentDeodorizerEmulsifierFlavouring and nutrientFragranceNo specific technical functionPlasticizerSurfactant (surface active agent)
Found in these products
- Curl perfect, leave in maskDeliplus · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2Unilever, Dove · HygieneMinor
- Glacier + granite men's body washMethodMinor
- method body body washCosmetic ProductsMinor
- Bain moussant parfum pêcheEco+High
- Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourrissante Huile de Rose 24hUnilever, DoveCritical
- Dove Gel Douche Eau Micellaire Peau Sensible 400ml Lot de 2Unilever, Dove · HygieneMinor
- Juniper Sage Body WashMethod Men
- Method Men Juniper Sage Body Washmethod men · HairMinor
- Coconut Rice Milk Shea Butter Body Wash Simply Nourishmethod.body · Body Wash
- method bodyMinor
- face washThrive · Skincare
- Gel douche vanilleEco + · HygieneHigh
- bioregena proteccion solarBioregena · SuncareMinor
- extra firming night facial mask
- Savon pour les mainsDelhaize · HygieneMinor
- Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Infusée à l'Huile d'Argan 24H de DouceurUnilever, DoveCritical
- Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 750ml Lot de 2Unilever, Dove · HygieneHigh
