# n-Octyl-polyoxyethylene

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid80891170
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Emulsifier, Lubricating agent, Surface modifier, Surfactant (surface active agent), Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: DTXSID80891170

> n-Octyl-polyoxyethylene is used as emulsifier / lubricating agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 54 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Cleaning products and household care, Cleaning and safety. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 54 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Cleaning products and household care, Cleaning and safety.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 54 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Cleaning products and household care, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Lubricating agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._