# Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto-

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid80861636
Categories: beauty
Functions: Antioxidant, Deodorizer, Depilatory, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Hair waving or straightening, Reducing agent
Identifier: DTXSID80861636

> Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto- is used as antioxidant / deodorizer. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 28 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 28 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — 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.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._