# Sorbitan, octanoate (2:3)

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid70108269
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent), Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID70108269

> Sorbitan, octanoate (2:3) is used as softener and conditioner / surfactant (surface active agent). EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 19 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 19 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 19 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Softener and conditioner, Viscosity modifier.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.

_Assessed by Greenveil._