# 2-(Dodecyloxy)ethanol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8044676
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID8044676

> 2-(Dodecyloxy)ethanol is used as emulsifier / surfactant (surface active agent). EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 24 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 24 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 24 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._