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
Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto-
CAS 2018279-93-9
Antioxidant · Deodorizer · Depilatory
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 28 composition records across product categories including Personal care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto- appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- substance_class:chemical
- substance_type:chemical
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 28 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Antioxidant, Deodorizer, Reducing agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 28 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Antioxidant, Deodorizer, Reducing agent.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 Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto-. 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 Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto- in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
28
Brands
5
Personal care
Typical roles
AntioxidantDeodorizerDepilatoryFlavouring and nutrientFragranceHair waving or straighteningReducing agent
Found in these products
- Casting Creme Gloss 415 Marron GlaceL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 600 Blond FonceL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 645 AmbreL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 535 ChocolatL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 323 Choc NoirL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 513 Lys BeigbrunL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 554 S.ChocoL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
