# Octacosanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid601019139
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Binder, Emulsifier, Film former, Opacifer, Softener and conditioner, Stabilizing agent, Surface modifier, Waterproofing agent
Identifier: DTXSID601019139

> Octacosanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester is used as binder / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 21 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 21 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 21 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Stabilizing agent, Opacifer, Softener and conditioner.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._