# Carboxymethyl chitin

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid301019104
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: gel forming, Softener and conditioner, Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID301019104

> Carboxymethyl chitin is used as gel forming / softener and conditioner. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 13 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 13 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 13 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Viscosity modifier, gel forming.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._