Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- cleaning
- pharma
Malic acid, l-
CAS 124501-05-9
Biocide · Flavouring and nutrient · Synergist
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Malic acid, l- appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:cleaning
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- substance_class:chemical
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide, Flavouring and nutrient, Synergist.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide, Flavouring and nutrient, Synergist.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, l-. 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.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Malic acid, l- in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
3
Brands
3
Cleaning products and household care
Typical roles
BiocideFlavouring and nutrientSynergistpH regulating agent
Found in these products
- linguettes HUGGIES pureHuggies · AccessoriesLow
- ShampooDeliplus, Mercadona · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- Instant noodles beef flavorKania · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesHigh
- GLUTENFREIES BIO SAATENBROTKoRo · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesHigh
- Guru originalGuru · BeveragesHigh
- Organic energy drinkBeveragesHigh
- Balsamdeo sensitivSebamed · Hygiene
- Frizz EaseJohn Frieda · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Shampooing lisse idéalJohn Frieda · HairCritical
- Apple Fritter Donut BiteGen BakeCritical
- Guru, organic energy drinkGuru · BeveragesHigh
- Eggplant saladSalted SnacksModerate
- ActiveCollagensmart SOLUTIONS · Collagen SupplementMinor
- LOW SUGAR GUMMIES GREEN APPLESaheadMinor
- Sour Licorice Twists, Sour CherryNewman's Own · Non Open Products FactsModerate
- Shampoing texturisantOzenkeHigh
- Dream Curls Air-Dry Waves Styling FoamJohn FriedaMinor
- Rockin' Ranch Chickpea SnacksBIENA · Dried Beans SnacksLow
- Ultimate Repair MaskWella · HairHigh
- TIEFEN AUFBAU REPAIR-SPÜLUNG Für beanspruchtes, strapaziertes und geschädigtes HaarGUHL, Guhl Ikebana GmbH · HairHigh
- Toilet wipesScottex · Sanitary WipesLow
- 90 Giorni Trattamento OndulanteKativa · HairCritical
