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Acetaldehyde

CAS 75-07-0

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Also known as: acetaldehyde, ethanal

What it is + why it's regulated

Acetaldehyde is a chemical that occurs naturally in the body and is also found in many everyday items, like ripe fruit, coffee, and bread. It's used to make other chemicals, including perfumes, plastics, and dyes. You might also encounter it in cigarette smoke and car exhaust. California's Proposition 65 program lists acetaldehyde because it is classified as a carcinogen, meaning it can cause cancer. This listing is based on scientific evidence that shows long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) manages this list to help people make informed choices about products they use. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65 List (https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list).

Authoritative source

Issuing body: California Proposition 65
Primary register: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list

Always verify each fact at the primary register before acting on it.

What this is NOT

ProductGuru is an INDEX of public regulatory data, not a primary source. This page is not medical, occupational-health, or legal advice. Every claim above is drawn from the issuing-agency register linked. Inclusion in our index is not endorsement, condemnation, or hazard assessment.

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