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
Stearic acid
CAS 1245726-94-6
Cleaning agent · Cosmetics · Deodorizer
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8133 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Home maintenance.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Stearic 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
USFDAinactive ingredient database26 entries — 6 administration routes
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 6 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 90 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 64 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: EMULSION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Potency: 1203 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 336 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Maximum daily exposure: 180 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 42.4 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 80 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 200 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Maximum daily exposure: 176 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 120 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING; Maximum daily exposure: 10 mgSource →
- Route: SUBCUTANEOUS; Dosage form: IMPLANT; Potency: 1.04 mgSource →
- Route: SUBCUTANEOUS; Dosage form: PELLET; Potency: 0.97 mgSource →
- Route: SUBLINGUAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 9 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 8 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 190 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: EMULSION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 80 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: 15 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO; Potency: 9.7 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOAP; Potency: 6 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 4 %w/wSource →
- Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 1088 mgSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8133 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Surfactant (surface active agent).
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8133 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Surfactant (surface active agent).Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 3 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 3 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 Stearic 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 Stearic acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
8,133
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsFurniture and furnishingsHome maintenanceSpecialty occupational productsRaw materialsPersonal care
Typical roles
Cleaning agentCosmeticsDeodorizerEmulsifierFlavouring and nutrientFragranceLubricating agentPlasticizer
Found in these products
- Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Black MascaraEssence · MakeupLow
- neutrogena creme mainNeutrogena, Freeos · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesLow
- CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrèmecerave · BeautyLow
- Dove pamperingUnilever · Cosmetic ProductsHigh
- Crème mains hydratante concentrée Formule NorvégienneNeutrogena · BodyModerate
- Refreshing beauty cream barDoveCritical
- Chargement…Non Food ProductsCritical
- Beauty cream bardove,unilever · SoapHigh
- Deo stick for men sportTulipán Negro · CosmeticaHigh
- VaselineOpen Beauty FactsCritical
- TopicremTopicremCritical
- Déodorant Stick Homme Peau SensibleWilliams,Williams Expert,Unilever · HygieneCritical
- Crème Mains ApaisanteNivea · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing BodylotionUnilever, Vaseline · BodylotionCritical
- Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing BodylotionUnilever, Vaseline · BodylotionCritical
- HidratanteDeliplus · Cosmetic ProductsMinor
- Chargement…High
- Vaseline daily brighteningNon Food ProductsCritical
- Beauty Cream BarDoveHigh
- Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair BodylotionUnilever, Vaseline · BodylotionCritical
- déodorant stick nivaAnti-prespirant stick · Open Beauty FactsHigh
- Vaseline Advanced Repair Intensive Rescue Bodylotionunilever, vaseline · BodylotionCritical
- Lipikar xerandLa roche posay · BodyCritical
- Dove Body Love Rich Nourishment BodycrèmeDove · BodyCritical
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Stearic acid in the catalog.