# Papain

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid7044184
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Anti-static agent, Chemical reaction regulator, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Softener and conditioner, Surface modifier, Thickening agent
Identifier: DTXSID7044184

> Papain is used as anti-static agent / chemical reaction regulator. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 185 composition records across product categories including Food and drug, Laboratory supplies, Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 185 composition records across product categories including Food and drug, Laboratory supplies, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 185 composition records across product categories including Food and drug, Laboratory supplies, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Anti-static agent, Softener and conditioner, Chemical reaction regulator.
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 active drug products and 3 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as protein.

_Assessed by Greenveil._