# Dodecanoic acid

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5021590
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Cleaning agent, Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Humectant, Lubricating agent, Plasticizer, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID5021590

> Dodecanoic acid is used as cleaning agent / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 790 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Home maintenance. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 790 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 790 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Cleaning agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._