# Methyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8027086
Categories: beauty
Functions: Anti-adhesive/cohesive, Lubricating agent, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID8027086

> Methyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate is used as anti-adhesive/cohesive / lubricating agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Anti-adhesive/cohesive.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._