# 2-Ethylhexyl benzoate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid4041654
Categories: beauty
Functions: Film former, Flavouring and nutrient, Softener and conditioner, Solvent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: DTXSID4041654

> 2-Ethylhexyl benzoate is used as film former / flavouring and nutrient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 113 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 113 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 113 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent).
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._