Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Glutaric Acid. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 1720 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Expert Verdict
Classified as irritant/corrosive with pH-dependent irritation risk. Must be formulated at controlled pH (4.5–6.5 for skin compatibility). Appropriate for buffering systems at low concentrations only. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glutaric Acid safe in cosmetics?
Classified as irritant/corrosive with pH-dependent irritation risk. Must be formulated at controlled pH (4.5–6.5 for skin compatibility). Appropriate for buffering systems at low concentrations only. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents. The EU classifies Glutaric Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Glutaric Acid allowed in the EU?
Glutaric Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glutaric Acid do in cosmetics?
Glutaric Acid functions as: Buffering. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 110-94-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Glutaric Acid?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
What is the NOAEL for Glutaric Acid?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Glutaric Acid is 1720 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. Source: REACH.
Compliance Tools
Check Glutaric Acid compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Glutaric Acid in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Glutaric Acid in your formulation.