# Butanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1,4-bis(16-methylheptadecyl) ester

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid30867325
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID30867325

> Butanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1,4-bis(16-methylheptadecyl) ester is used as softener and conditioner / surfactant (surface active agent). EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1691 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 2 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1691 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1691 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Softener and conditioner.

_Assessed by Greenveil._