# 1,5-Pentanediol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2041256
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Solvent, diols, polyols
Identifier: DTXSID2041256

> 1,5-Pentanediol is used as humectant / softener and conditioner. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1795 composition records across product categories including Electronics/small appliances, Personal care, Construction. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1795 composition records across product categories including Electronics/small appliances, Personal care, Construction.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1795 composition records across product categories including Electronics/small appliances, Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Softener and conditioner, diols.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._