# Polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2042309
Categories: cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Chemical reaction regulator, Cleaning agent, Defoamer, Dispersing agent, Emulsifier, Fragrance, No specific technical function, Surfactant (surface active agent), Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: DTXSID2042309

> Polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether is used as chemical reaction regulator / cleaning agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 438 composition records across product categories including Home maintenance, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 438 composition records across product categories including Home maintenance, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 438 composition records across product categories including Home maintenance, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Cleaning agent, Surfactant (surface active agent).
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._