# POLYSORBATE 40

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid70897060
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, pharma
Functions: Anti-static agent, Dispersing agent, Emulsifier, Lubricating agent, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID70897060

> POLYSORBATE 40 is used as anti-static agent / dispersing agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 56 composition records across product categories including Food and drug, Personal care. Assessed from 11 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 56 composition records across product categories including Food and drug, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 56 composition records across product categories including Food and drug, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Lubricating agent.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: DROPS; Potency: 0.02 ml
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: ELIXIR; Potency: 0.05 mg/5ml
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: 3 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Maximum daily exposure: 28 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LIQUID; Potency: 2 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 40 mg
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._