# 1-Dodecyl-2-pyrrolidinone

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid4042206
Categories: beauty
Functions: Cleaning agent, Dispersing agent, Plasticizer, Softener and conditioner, Solvent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: DTXSID4042206

> 1-Dodecyl-2-pyrrolidinone is used as cleaning agent / dispersing agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 203 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 203 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 203 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Cleaning agent, Softener and conditioner.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._