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
Levulinic acid
CAS 123-76-2
Flavouring and nutrient · Fragrance · Softener and conditioner
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 222 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Cleaning products and household care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Levulinic acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 222 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 222 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.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 Levulinic 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 Levulinic acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
222
Brands
6
Laboratory suppliesPersonal careCleaning products and household care
Typical roles
Flavouring and nutrientFragranceSoftener and conditioner
Found in these products
- Crème de douche Extra Douce Lait de Vanille BioLe Petit Marseillais · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- Déo-soin 24hLéa Nature · Open Beauty FactsHigh
- Précieux Argan Eau micellaire anti-âgeLéa Nature, So Bio Etic · FaceMinor
- Eau micellaire démaquillanteLe Petit OlivierMinor
- lingettes papier toiletteBiolane · Non Open Products FactsLow
- lavera repair Handcreme SOS HilfelaveraMinor
- Body Milk Sensitiv - LaveraLaveraMinor
- Douche crème lait d'amande douceLe petit marseillais · HygieneHigh
- Shampooing soin brillanceLogona · HairMinor
- Basis Sensitiv HandcremeLavera · BodyMinor
- leite&meldeliplusCritical
- Cremegel HydroAlverde · CremeMinor
- Hand cream 5.5% ureaISANA MED · BodyMinor
- FussbutterHigh
- sephoraNon Food ProductsCritical
- Gel crème hydratantU bioLow
- Figue de ProvenceLe Petit Marseillais · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Flüssigseife Bio-Minze und Bio-Bergamotte Nachfüllbeutelalverde · FlüssigseifeLow
- KörpercremeAlverdeHigh
- nubyMinor
- Baby WipesWellkids · Baby WipesMinor
- Happy Earth 100% Natural Geurloze Deodorant SprayDeodorantMinor
- Lavender Volumizing ShampooYoung Living · ShampooHigh
- Sérum Niacinamide 10%, cuivre & zincAroma zoneMinor
