Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Sorbitan monostearate
CAS 1051378-63-2
Dispersing agent · Emulsifier · Flavouring and nutrient
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety, Personal care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Sorbitan monostearate appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:representative
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
USFDAinactive ingredient database11 entries — 3 administration routes
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 62.5 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 4 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 0.55 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 86 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 89 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: NASource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SPRAY; Potency: 4.58 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 2.15 %w/wSource →
- Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 100 mgSource →
- Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: SUPPOSITORY; Potency: NASource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, anti-fogging agent, Surfactant (surface active agent).
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, anti-fogging agent, Surfactant (surface active agent).Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Sorbitan monostearate. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Sorbitan monostearate in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
5
Brands
6
Cleaning and safetyPersonal care
Typical roles
Dispersing agentEmulsifierFlavouring and nutrientHumectantSolventSurface modifierSurfactant (surface active agent)Thickening agent
Found in these products
- Limpiador, exfoliante y mascarilla arcilla blancaLOGOCOS NaturkosmetikMinor
- Nivea Soft moisturising creamNivea · BodyHigh
- Dry Skin CreamPond’s · Cosmetic ProductsLow
- Crema corporal reafirmanteDeliplus · Non Food ProductsLow
- Hyaluronic acid essential intensive creamBergamo · FaceCritical
- Cool WhipeKraft Heinz · AlimentModerate
- Desert Bloomhume · Deodorant
- Everyone Lotion 3 In 1 Coconut + LemonEOMinor
- 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot ExfoliantPaula's Choice · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- mustela lait de toiletteNon Food Products
- Eucerin pH5 Hautschutz LotionCritical
- H20Cosmetic ProductsLow
- averac caviarLow
- Lanolin cream with vitamin EHealthy Care · MoisturiserMinor
- Pink dreamland gingerbread house kitSnacksCritical
- Nourishing LotionEveryone · Body LotionHigh
- Earth to skinMinor
- HempzCritical
- Designer cookie kitSnacksCritical
- Golden VanillaAthena Club · DeodorantMinor
- Every Man Jack Shave Gel
- Old Spice Beard ConditionerNon Food ProductsLow
- hand creamCritical
- malibu tanCosmetic ProductsCritical
