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 monolaurate
CAS 1338-39-2
Anti-static agent · Dispersing agent · Emulsifier
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 325 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Vehicle, Cleaning products and household care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Sorbitan monolaurate 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 database12 entries — 4 administration routes
- Route: INTRAMUSCULAR; Dosage form: INJECTION, SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 15 mgSource →
- Route: NASAL; Dosage form: SPRAY, METERED; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: 0.08 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: EMULSION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 800 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 2.5 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 800 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Maximum daily exposure: 800 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL; Potency: 4.74 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Maximum daily exposure: 341 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: 0.5 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Potency: 1 %w/wSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 325 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Vehicle, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Surfactant (surface active agent), Anti-static agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 325 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Vehicle, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Surfactant (surface active agent), Anti-static 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 monolaurate. 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 monolaurate in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
325
Brands
6
Personal careVehicleCleaning products and household careBatteriesRaw materials
Typical roles
Anti-static agentDispersing agentEmulsifierSurfactant (surface active agent)Wetting agent (non-aqueous)Anti-fogging agentsOther additives for thermoplastics>cling agents
Found in these products
- ogx arganOGX · HairHigh
- ogx keratin oilOGX · HairCritical
- OGX Brazilian Keratin Smooth & Sleek ShampooOGX · HairHigh
- Coconut milkOGX · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Déodorant doux à l'extrait d'aloe vera bio peaux sensiblesCosmia Bio · Non Open Products FactsHigh
- Indie leeHigh
- Indie leeHigh
- No 7Minor
- Rituals homme hydrating gel cream / shampooHigh
- strawberry sugar food maskskinfoodMinor
- Kiss My Face Whenever ConditionerCosmetic ProductsHigh
- Aveeno Kids Bubble BathAveeno · Bubble BathLow
- Aloe Vera Curl Enhancing ShampooCHI · ShampooLow
- TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUSStriVectinCritical
- Decolor' sans ammoniaqueBlondépil · HygieneHigh
- Flüssig-Wasch-EmulsionsebamedHigh
- 30 vol. DEVELOPERion · DeveloperCritical
- 20 vol. DEVELOPERion · DeveloperCritical
- 10 vol. DEVELOPERion · DeveloperCritical
- MEN Multi-Booster Ultralekki krem nawilżająco-kojącyLaab · FaceHigh
- MoisturiserEnviron · SkincareHigh
- Black sugar mask wash offSkin Food · Gommages VisageModerate
