# Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, 2-ethylhexyl ester

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid70865507
Categories: beauty, cleaning, pharma
Functions: Fragrance, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID70865507

> Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, 2-ethylhexyl ester is used as fragrance / softener and conditioner. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 361 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 361 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 361 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: 12 %w/w

_Assessed by Greenveil._