# hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid10863345
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Emulsifier, Opacifer, Softener and conditioner, Stabilizing agent, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID10863345

> hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester is used as emulsifier / opacifer. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 58 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 58 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 58 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Emulsifier, Opacifer.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._