Name Itaconic acid Description Itaconic acid is a dicarboxylic acid. It is produced by fermentation, typically from sugars using fungi such as Aspergillus terreus. It is typically derived from biological fermentation processes, often using renewable resources like corn or other carbohydrates. Itaconic acid is often used as a building block in the synthesis of polymers and resins and is considered to be a vinyl monomer. Benefits Can be used as an antibacterial agent or preservative. It can also act as a pH buffer. It can also offer skin conditioning properties. Considerations • Environmental Concerns
Although it is generally seen as a green chemical, industrial-scale production may still carry environmental impacts if not properly managed.
• Skin Irritation
At high concentrations or in certain individuals, Itaconic acid can cause skin irritation.
• Eye Irritation
Can cause eye irritation or damage at high concentrations.
• Respiratory Irritation
Can cause respiratory irritation when inhaled at higher concentrations. Synonyms Methylenebutanedioic acid
Propylenedicarboxylic acid
Butanedioic acid, methylene-
Itaconate
Succinic acid, methylene-
Methylenesuccinate
Methylenebutanedioate
Propylenedicarboxylate
Methylenesuccinic acid Research Sources https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0014305723008601
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/811
https://cosmileeurope.eu/inci/detail/28017/itaconic-acid/ Summary At higher concentrations can cause skin and eye irritation. Has some negative environmental impacts.