# PALMITIC ACID

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2021602
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Anti-adhesive/cohesive, Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Lubricating agent, Opacifer, Organic, Plasticizer, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID2021602

> PALMITIC ACID is used as anti-adhesive/cohesive / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1780 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Laboratory supplies, Raw materials. Assessed from 8 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1780 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Laboratory supplies, Raw materials.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1780 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Laboratory supplies, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Softener and conditioner, Emulsifier.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 6 mg
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 drug products and 1 package presentations.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._