# STEARIC ACID

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8021642
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Cleaning agent, Cosmetics, Deodorizer, Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Lubricating agent, Plasticizer, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent), refatting
Identifier: DTXSID8021642

> STEARIC ACID is used as cleaning agent / cosmetics. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8133 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Home maintenance. Assessed from 32 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8133 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8133 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Surfactant (surface active agent).
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 6 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 90 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 64 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: EMULSION; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Potency: 1203 mg/5ml
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 336 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Maximum daily exposure: 180 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 42.4 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 80 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 200 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Maximum daily exposure: 176 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 120 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING; Maximum daily exposure: 10 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: SUBCUTANEOUS; Dosage form: IMPLANT; Potency: 1.04 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: SUBCUTANEOUS; Dosage form: PELLET; Potency: 0.97 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: SUBLINGUAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 9 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 8 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 190 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: EMULSION; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 80 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: 15 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO; Potency: 9.7 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOAP; Potency: 6 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 4 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 1088 mg
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 3 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._