# 1,2-Butanediol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid6040375
Categories: industrial
Functions: Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Solvent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID6040375

> 1,2-Butanediol is used as humectant / softener and conditioner. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Humectant, Softener and conditioner.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._