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.
CAPRIC ACID
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 27 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Cleaning and safety.
Research docs0Claims0Sources6FunctionCatalyst • Cleaning agentIdentifierDTXSID9021554
Concern score
45/100Moderate concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
How we scored this
The concern value is driven by the published classifications and regulatory status below — not by a single signal.
Concern score 45/100 (moderate) · high confidence.
Where it appears
Prevalence of CAPRIC ACID in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
27
Brands
6
Laboratory suppliesPersonal careCleaning and safetyCleaning products and household care
Typical roles
CatalystCleaning agentDeodorizerEmulsifierFlavouring and nutrientFragranceLubricating agent
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Evidence read
The published evidence profile currently shaping this ingredient record.
No evidence profiles are attached to this ingredient yet.
Linked research
Primary documents currently linked to this ingredient record.
No linked research documents are attached to this ingredient yet.
Extracted claims
Structured claim signals pulled from linked ingredient research.
No extracted claims are attached to this ingredient yet.
Regulatory status
Published jurisdiction-level classifications and regulatory designations for this ingredient.
US
EPA
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 27 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Deodorizer, Emulsifier.
Effective: November 2014View source →
US
FDA
FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 2 total products.
Effective: 2026-12-31View source →
US
FDA