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SODIUM TALLATE

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface cleaner, floor cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, degreaser, heavy duty

SYNONYMS

SODIUM TALLATE, SODIUM TALLATE; TALL OIL ACIDS, SODIUM SALT; TALL OIL FATTY ACIDS, SODIUM SALT; TALL OIL FATTY ACIDS, SODIUM SALT; TALL OIL FATTY ACIDS, SODIUM SOAP, FATTY ACIDS, TALLOIL, SODIUM SALTS

Common Concerns

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No Data

Asthma / Respiratory
LOW

Skin Allergies & Irritation
LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Low concern for general systemic/organ effects; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; biodegradation

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

Health Issue	Level of Concern	Source

European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
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.
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)
EPA's review of industry submitted toxicity data and the potential for human exposure concludes that this substance poses a low risk for human health. Only in: Household Cleaners	low	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Hazard-Based Prioritizations - Risks
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
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.
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.
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.
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.