# Acetaldehyde

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5039224
Categories: cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Binder, Corrosion inhibitor, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, No specific technical function, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Softener and conditioner, Solvent, Trace byproduct
Identifier: DTXSID5039224

> Acetaldehyde is used as binder / corrosion inhibitor. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 201 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Cleaning products and household care, Electronics/small appliances. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 201 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Cleaning products and household care, Electronics/small appliances.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 201 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Cleaning products and household care, Electronics/small appliances. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Processing aids not otherwise specified.
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 19 active drug products and 23 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._