# Fatty acids, C16-18

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid7028306
Categories: cleaning, food, pharma
Functions: Processing aids not otherwise specified, Surfactant (surface active agent), Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID7028306

> Fatty acids, C16-18 is used as processing aids not otherwise specified / surfactant (surface active agent). EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 28 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Cleaning products and household care, Food and drug. Assessed from 2 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 28 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Cleaning products and household care, Food and drug.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 28 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Cleaning products and household care, Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Viscosity modifier, Processing aids not otherwise specified.

_Assessed by Greenveil._