# SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid1027396
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Dispersing agent, Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Humectant, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Solvent, Surface modifier, Surfactant (surface active agent), Thickening agent, anti-fogging agent, anti-fogging agents
Identifier: DTXSID1027396

> SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE is used as dispersing agent / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety, Personal care. Assessed from 15 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — 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).
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 62.5 mg/5ml
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 4 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 0.55 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 86 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 89 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SPRAY; Potency: 4.58 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 2.15 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 100 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: SUPPOSITORY; Potency: NA
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._