# Octanoic acid

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid3021645
Categories: beauty, cleaning, pharma
Functions: Cleaning agent, Deodorizer, Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, No specific technical function, Plasticizer, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID3021645

> Octanoic acid is used as cleaning agent / deodorizer. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 68 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Pet and animal care. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 68 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Pet and animal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 68 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Pet and animal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Deodorizer, Emulsifier.
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._