# Benzoic acid, C12-15-alkyl esters

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid20894504
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, pharma
Functions: Biocide, Emulsifier, Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Solvent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: DTXSID20894504

> Benzoic acid, C12-15-alkyl esters is used as biocide / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2242 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Personal care. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2242 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2242 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Emulsifier, Biocide.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.

_Assessed by Greenveil._