# LACTULOSE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5045833
Categories: food, pharma
Functions: Humectant, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID5045833

> LACTULOSE is used as humectant / softener and conditioner. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Food and drug. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Food and drug.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner.
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 36 active drug products and 36 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._