# 1,2-Octanediol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid9036646
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Antioxidant, Biocide, Deodorizer, Fragrance, Humectant, Preservative, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID9036646

> 1,2-Octanediol is used as antioxidant / biocide. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9743 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Construction. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9743 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Construction.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9743 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Preservative, Biocide.
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 drug products and 1 package presentations.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._