# Butanoic acid

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8021515
Categories: cleaning, industrial
Functions: Antioxidant, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Plasticizer, pH regulating agent, perfume additive
Identifier: DTXSID8021515

> Butanoic acid is used as antioxidant / deodorizer. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, pH regulating agent, Flavouring and nutrient.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._