# Cholesteryl hydroxystearate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid60193462
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Softener and conditioner, Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID60193462

> Cholesteryl hydroxystearate is used as softener and conditioner / thickening agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 56 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 56 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 56 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Viscosity modifier, Thickening agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._