# o-Cresol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8021808
Categories: cleaning, industrial
Functions: Biocide, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Solvent
Identifier: DTXSID8021808

> o-Cresol is used as biocide / flavouring and nutrient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 74 composition records across product categories including Unknown or Indeterminate, Home maintenance, Laboratory supplies. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 74 composition records across product categories including Unknown or Indeterminate, Home maintenance, Laboratory supplies.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 74 composition records across product categories including Unknown or Indeterminate, Home maintenance, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._