# PETROLATUM

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid6027686
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Anti-static agent, Binder, Corrosion inhibitor, Delivery vehicle, Emulsifier, Humectant, Lubricating agent, Softener and conditioner, Solubility enhancer, Solvent, UV stabilizer, Waterproofing agent
Identifier: DTXSID6027686

> PETROLATUM is used as anti-static agent / binder. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4226 composition records across product categories including Industrial products, Personal care, Cleaning and safety. Assessed from 23 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4226 composition records across product categories including Industrial products, Personal care, Cleaning and safety.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4226 composition records across product categories including Industrial products, Personal care, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Delivery vehicle, Humectant.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: AURICULAR (OTIC); Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: 88.4 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 0.07 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 3.5 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 0.18 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: RESPIRATORY (INHALATION); Dosage form: LIQUID; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 7.9 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 4213 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM, AUGMENTED; Potency: 26 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: EMULSION; Potency: 7.8 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Potency: 25 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Maximum daily exposure: 7275 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT, AUGMENTED; Potency: 81.94 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOAP; Potency: 0.85 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SPONGE; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Maximum daily exposure: 4084 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: SUPPOSITORY; Potency: 27 mg
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 512 active drug products and 523 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.

_Assessed by Greenveil._