# Hexadecyl acetate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2052312
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID2052312

> Hexadecyl acetate is used as deodorizer / flavouring and nutrient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 286 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning and safety, Food and drug. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 286 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning and safety, Food and drug.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 286 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning and safety, Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer, Fragrance.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._