# HEXYLENE GLYCOL

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5021885
Categories: cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Anti-adhesive/cohesive, Chelating agent, Emulsifier, Filler, Fragrance, Plasticizer, Softener and conditioner, Solubility enhancer, Solvent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Viscosity modifier, Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: DTXSID5021885

> HEXYLENE GLYCOL is used as anti-adhesive/cohesive / chelating agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3903 composition records across product categories including Industrial products, Cleaning and safety, Furniture and furnishings. Assessed from 9 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3903 composition records across product categories including Industrial products, Cleaning and safety, Furniture and furnishings.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3903 composition records across product categories including Industrial products, Cleaning and safety, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Softener and conditioner.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 385 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Maximum daily exposure: 280 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: 12 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 0.3 %w/w
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._