# Chitosan, 2-hydroxypropanoate (salt)

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid50108262
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Film former, Hair fixative
Identifier: DTXSID50108262

> Chitosan, 2-hydroxypropanoate (salt) is used as film former / hair fixative. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 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 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Hair fixative.

_Assessed by Greenveil._