# Hydroxyoctanoic acid

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid501019100
Categories: beauty
Functions: Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID501019100

> Hydroxyoctanoic acid is used as softener and conditioner. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12 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 12 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner.

_Assessed by Greenveil._