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
- pharma
Gluconic acid
CAS 133-42-6
Chelating agent · Fragrance · Humectant
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 48 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Gluconic acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning
- inactive_ingredient_database
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 48 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Humectant, Chelating agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 48 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Humectant, Chelating agent.Source →
USFDAinactive ingredient databaseRoute: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 35.3 mg
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 35.3 mgSource →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Gluconic 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 Gluconic acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
48
Brands
6
Personal careCleaning products and household care
Typical roles
Chelating agentFragranceHumectantSolventpH regulating agent
