Glycerides, Mixed Decanoyl and Octanoyl
- Esters
- CAS 73398-61-5
- IUPAC: Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
CarCareTruth tracks Glycerides, Mixed Decanoyl and Octanoyl (CAS 73398-61-5) as a car-care ingredient. It is readily biodegradable.
The SDS assigns these medium-chain triglycerides H319 (causes serious eye irritation) at substance level. They are not on California's Prop 65 list and are not classified as a carcinogen, asthmagen, or reproductive toxicant. The same chemistry (caprylic/capric triglyceride, MCT oil) is widely used in food and cosmetics.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- no
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
Common questions about Glycerides, Mixed Decanoyl and Octanoyl
- What is Glycerides, Mixed Decanoyl and Octanoyl used for in car care?
- Carrier and co-solvent derived from fatty acid glycerides; used in fuel additives and lubricant formulations as a biodegradable solvent carrier.
- Is Glycerides, Mixed Decanoyl and Octanoyl a VOC?
- No. Glycerides, Mixed Decanoyl and Octanoyl is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Glycerides, Mixed Decanoyl and Octanoyl on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Glycerides, Mixed Decanoyl and Octanoyl is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
- Is Glycerides, Mixed Decanoyl and Octanoyl biodegradable?
- Yes. Glycerides, Mixed Decanoyl and Octanoyl has a confirmed biodegradable profile.
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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.