# 1-Eicosanol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid0027272
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Emulsifier, Plasticizer, Softener and conditioner, Stabilizing agent, Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID0027272

> 1-Eicosanol is used as emulsifier / plasticizer. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 596 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Food and drug. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 596 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Food and drug.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 596 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Viscosity modifier, Emulsifier.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._