# Glyceryl monooctanoate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8042006
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Biocide, Cosmetic Ingredient, Emulsifier, Preservative, Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID8042006

> Glyceryl monooctanoate is used as biocide / cosmetic ingredient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1592 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Arts and crafts/office supplies, Cleaning products and household care. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1592 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Arts and crafts/office supplies, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1592 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Arts and crafts/office supplies, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Emulsifier, Biocide.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.

_Assessed by Greenveil._