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.
- beauty
- cleaning
- pharma
Alginic acid
CAS 1444006-48-7
Anti-streaking agent · Binder · Emulsifier
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 30 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Alginic acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning
- definition_level:complete
- definition_level:incomplete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
USFDAinactive ingredient database8 entries — 2 administration routes
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: INSERT, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 160 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 10 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 128 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Potency: 400 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 60 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 89 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Potency: 52.8 mgSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 30 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Viscosity modifier, Softener and conditioner, Binder.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 30 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Viscosity modifier, Softener and conditioner, Binder.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Alginic 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.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Alginic acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
30
Brands
6
Personal careCleaning products and household care
Typical roles
Anti-streaking agentBinderEmulsifierSoftener and conditionerThickening agentViscosity modifier
Found in these products
- Vaseline daily brighteningNon Food ProductsCritical
- Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor NoodlesCup NoodlesCritical
- Strawberry LicoriceHappy Reindeer,Makulaku · SnacksHigh
- Plant-Based Breaded ShrimpSophie's Kitchen Inc. · Meat AlternativesModerate
- Salad dressing, creamy frenchJimmy's · CondimentsCritical
- Creamy ButtermilkKroger · UndefinedCritical
- Butter PecanTurkey HillHigh
- French dressingWish-Bone, Lipton · CondimentsCritical
- Shaw's, marketfresh, carrot picnic cakeSnacksHigh
- Buttermilk Ranch DressingH-E-B · CondimentsCritical
- Braswell's, Gourmet Dressing, Onion Poppy SeedA.M. Braswell Jr. Food Co. Inc.High
- Rebel rooster wing sauce, salsa ranchHyvee · CondimentsCritical
- Arnie's, raspberry vinaigretteArnie's, Buttercup Bakeries Inc · CondimentsCritical
- Original Italian DressingCowrind Studios Inc. · CondimentsHigh
- Mini cup cakeSnacksCritical
- Chocolate danishSnacksCritical
- Cranberry Nut BreadThe Muffin Mam Inc. · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesCritical
- Breaded vegan scallopsPlant Based Foods And BeveragesMinor
- Sophie's Kitchen, Breaded Vegan Coconut ShrimpSophie's Kitchen Inc. · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesModerate
- Mochila 3 flavors Ice creamDessertsHigh
- Better Bakery, Chicken & Bacon Club SandwichAdvancepierre Foods Inc. · MealsCritical
- Chicken and bacon club pretzel melts sandwiches, chicken and bacon clubFrozen FoodsCritical
- Original Salad DressingGranny Roselli's · CondimentsHigh
- Apple strudelAldi · SnacksHigh
