# Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hexadecyl ester

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid20865759
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Flavouring and nutrient, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID20865759

> Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hexadecyl ester is used as flavouring and nutrient / softener and conditioner. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 270 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Raw materials. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 270 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Raw materials.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 270 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Flavouring and nutrient.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._