# Dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8051461
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, pharma
Functions: Anti-static agent, Emulsifier, Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID8051461

> Dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride is used as anti-static agent / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 464 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 464 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 464 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent), Anti-static agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._