# ALGINIC ACID

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid601010868
Categories: beauty, cleaning, pharma
Functions: Anti-streaking agent, Binder, Emulsifier, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Softener and conditioner, Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID601010868

> ALGINIC ACID is used as anti-streaking agent / binder. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 30 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. Assessed from 14 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 30 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — 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.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: INSERT, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 1 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 160 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 10 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 128 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Potency: 400 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 60 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 89 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Potency: 52.8 mg
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.

_Assessed by Greenveil._