Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Sodium Fatty Acids
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes skin irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Sodium Fatty Acids
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Sodium Fatty Acids
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Sodium Fatty Acids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids do not cause dermal sensitization.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids do not cause dermal sensitization.
low
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Soap Salts. Revised Human Health Assessment Scoping Document in Support of Registration Review.
Sodium Fatty Acids
This chemical has been verified to be of low concern in cleaning products based on experimental and modeled data as assessed by the EPA.
This chemical has been verified to be of low concern in cleaning products based on experimental and modeled data as assessed by the EPA.
low
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28)
Sodium Fatty Acids
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Sodium Fatty Acids
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Sodium Fatty Acids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute oral toxicity.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute oral toxicity.
low
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Soap Salts. Revised Human Health Assessment Scoping Document in Support of Registration Review.
Sodium Fatty Acids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute dermal toxicity.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute dermal toxicity.
low
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Soap Salts. Revised Human Health Assessment Scoping Document in Support of Registration Review.
Sodium Fatty Acids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute inhalation toxicity.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids have low acute inhalation toxicity.
low
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Soap Salts. Revised Human Health Assessment Scoping Document in Support of Registration Review.
Sodium Fatty Acids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids are not reproductive or developmental toxicants.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that soaps and fatty acids are not reproductive or developmental toxicants.
low
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2008. Soap Salts. Revised Human Health Assessment Scoping Document in Support of Registration Review.
