# Polyhydroxystearic acid

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid101061997
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Dispersing agent, Emulsifier
Identifier: DTXSID101061997

> Polyhydroxystearic acid is used as dispersing agent / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1519 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction. Assessed from 2 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1519 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1519 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Dispersing agent.

_Assessed by Greenveil._