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
Dodecanoic acid
CAS 143-07-7
Cleaning agent · Emulsifier · Flavouring and nutrient
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 790 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Home maintenance.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Dodecanoic acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
- substance_class:chemical
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 790 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Cleaning agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 790 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Cleaning agent.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 Dodecanoic 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 Dodecanoic acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
790
Brands
6
Laboratory suppliesRaw materialsHome maintenanceCleaning products and household carePersonal careCleaning and safety
Typical roles
Cleaning agentEmulsifierFlavouring and nutrientFragranceHumectantLubricating agentPlasticizerSurfactant (surface active agent)
Found in these products
- Nivea softNivéa · Cosmetic ProductsHigh
- Dove pamperingUnilever · Cosmetic ProductsHigh
- Refreshing beauty cream barDoveCritical
- Beauty cream bardove,unilever · SoapHigh
- Vichy normadem phytosolutionVichyHigh
- Beauty Cream BarDoveHigh
- Crème jour et nuitAvrilMinor
- Nivea Men 48H DeoNivea · HygieneMinor
- DoveUnileverHigh
- Gel de argánDeliplus · Non AlimentaireHigh
- Dove Men + Care Clean Comfort DouchegelDove · HygieneHigh
- Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2Unilever, Dove · HygieneMinor
- Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort DouchegelDove Men · HygieneHigh
- doveDoveHigh
- SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil ShampooHairMinor
- mousse a raser
- Gel crème hydratantU bioLow
- Moisturizing LotionCeraVe · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Shampoo hidratanteMoroccanoilCritical
- Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourrissante Huile de Rose 24hUnilever, DoveCritical
- Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourissante Infusée Huile de Coco 200mlunilever, dove, Surgras · HygieneCritical
- Dove Gel Douche Eau Micellaire Peau Sensible 400ml Lot de 2Unilever, Dove · HygieneMinor
- Aloe Facial Cleansing FoamHolika HolikaLow
- SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear FoamSOMEBYMI · BeautyCritical
