# Zinc dioctanoate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2042517
Categories: beauty
Functions: Biocide, Dispersing agent, Drier, Heat stabilizer, Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: DTXSID2042517

> Zinc dioctanoate is used as biocide / dispersing agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Home maintenance. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dispersing agent, Wetting agent (non-aqueous), Biocide.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._