# Butyl lactate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid7042196
Categories: industrial
Functions: Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Solvent
Identifier: DTXSID7042196

> Butyl lactate is used as deodorizer / flavouring and nutrient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Medical/dental. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Medical/dental.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Medical/dental. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._