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
- pharma
Adipic acid
CAS 1186514-28-2
Backing · Deodorizer · Flavouring and nutrient
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 366 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Specialty occupational products, Home maintenance.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Adipic acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 366 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Specialty occupational products, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, pH regulating agent, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 366 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Specialty occupational products, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, pH regulating agent, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.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 Adipic 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 Adipic acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
366
Brands
6
Laboratory suppliesSpecialty occupational productsHome maintenanceConstructionRaw materialsArts and crafts/office supplies
Typical roles
BackingDeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceGelling aidLeavening agentNylon and polyurethane productionpH regulating agent
Found in these products
- Orange Jelly PowderKraftMinor
- raspberryJELL-O · DairiesCritical
- Strawberry-OrangeSnack Pack · SnacksCritical
- Poudre Pour Gelée (raisin)Jell-OMinor
- Cherry jelly crystalsAhmed FoodsCritical
- Sour Patch Kids - Blue Raspberry JelloSnack PackHigh
- pezSnacksMinor
- rasberry JelloMinor
- Nail polish 954Sassy + Chic · MakeupCritical
- Nail polish 948Sassy + ChicCritical
- Nail polish 910Sassy + Chic · MakeupHigh
- Better Than Sex MascaraToo Faced Cosmetics · MakeupLow
- Nail Polish 990Nucolor · MakeupCritical
- Ultra Stick 50+ Ultra glide/glissant INVISIBLEAvène · Stick Protection SolaireLow
- Fluide lacté non-gras SPF 50 Sun SensitiveLancaster · SuncareMinor
- Super Strength DefenseSally HansenCritical
- Vernis à ongle - TaupeAvril · Makeup
- lacura sun spraylacura sunCritical
- Huile solaire à l’huile d’abricot bioLa rosée · SuncareLow
- Nail conditionersemilac · Odżywka Do PaznokciMinor
- Protector Solar FPS 30 - EmulsiónVilleneuveHigh
- IndurenteDeborah · MakeupCritical
- Vernis durcisseurYes love nail care · Vernis DurcisseurCritical
- Long Lasting Nail Polish 354 Fresh MintHEMA · MakeupCritical
