# 1-Dodecanol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5026918
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Defoamer, Degradant/impurity, Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Plasticizer, Softener and conditioner, Solvent, Stabilizing agent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID5026918

> 1-Dodecanol is used as defoamer / degradant/impurity. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 234 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Cleaning products and household care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 234 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 234 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Defoamer, Stabilizing agent, Softener and conditioner.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._