# Ergothioneine

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid901020082
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Antioxidant
Identifier: DTXSID901020082

> Ergothioneine is used as antioxidant. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 103 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 103 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 103 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Antioxidant.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._