What is the NOAEL for Sodium levulinate?
Sodium levulinate has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 49.4 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium levulinate
Also known as: EINECS 243-378-4, UNII-VK44E1MQU8
CAS 19856-23-6
Sodium levulinate (CAS 19856-23-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Sodium levulinate is classified GHS Danger (H302, H317, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
5
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
7 fields
Name
Sodium levulinate
CAS Number
19856-23-6
DTXSID
DTXSID60173608
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3.Na
InChI Key
RDKYCKDVIYTSAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonyms
EINECS 243-378-4UNII-VK44E1MQU8
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
7 records
Softener and conditionerBiocidepH regulating agent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Cleaning products and household care - dishwasher and dishes - automatic dishwashing detergent; Europe | Danish EPA | Danish EPA |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 5 of 5 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =49.4 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| VK44E1MQU8 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| VK44E1MQU8 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| VK44E1MQU8 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| VK44E1MQU8 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 5 of 5 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Sodium 4-oxovalerate | 243-378-4 | ECHA overview → |
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
preservative_booster
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Sodium levulinate?
Sodium levulinate appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe; Personal care, Cleaning products and household care - dishwasher and dishes - automatic dishwashing detergent; Europe. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Sodium levulinate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Sodium levulinate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Sodium Levulinate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Sodium levulinate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Sodium levulinate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Sodium levulinate is classified GHS Danger (H302, H317, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Sodium levulinate used outside industrial chemicals?
Sodium levulinate also appears in cosmetics databases.