Is Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) a VOC?

No. Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).

Is Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) on California's Proposition 65 list?

No. Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

Is Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) biodegradable?

Yes. Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid)

Fragrances
CAS 463-40-1

Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) (CAS 463-40-1) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Low toxicity. Naturally occurring in many plant oils. No GHS hazard classification at cosmetic or fragrance-level concentrations. Not a skin sensitizer.

Linolenic acid is a naturally occurring omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plant oils such as linseed, flaxseed, and hemp. At fragrance-level concentrations in leather care products it contributes to the scent profile and may provide minor incidental conditioning benefit. Readily biodegradable and not a GHS health hazard at these concentrations.

Health & environment profile

VOC: no
Prop 65 listed: no
Asthmagen: no
EPA Safer Choice: no
Aquatic toxicity: no
Biodegradable: yes
Bioaccumulative: no
Persistent: no
Ozone depleting: no
Microplastic: no
PFAS: no
Env. score: 5/5

Purpose: Fragrance component; naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acid

Common questions about Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid)

What is Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) used for in car care?: Fragrance component; naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acid
Is Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) a VOC?: No. Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) on California's Proposition 65 list?: No. Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) biodegradable?: Yes. Linolenic Acid (alpha-Linolenic Acid) has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

1 product contain this

Armor All Leather Care Gel
leather-care
Prop 65

Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.