# Disodium 4,4'-bis(2-sulfostyryl)biphenyl

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid6036467
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Brightener, Dye, Emulsifier, Softener and conditioner, Surface modifier, Surfactant (surface active agent), UV stabilizer, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID6036467

> Disodium 4,4'-bis(2-sulfostyryl)biphenyl is used as brightener / dye. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 493 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Raw materials, Personal care. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 493 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Raw materials, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 493 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Raw materials, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Brightener, Surfactant (surface active agent), UV stabilizer.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.

_Assessed by Greenveil._