Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Docusate sodium
CAS 105956-73-8
Anti-adhesive/cohesive · Anti-static agent · Cleaning agent
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 181 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Laboratory supplies.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Docusate sodium appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
USFDAinactive ingredient database11 entries — 3 administration routes
- Route: INTRAMUSCULAR; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: 0.02 %w/vSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: 8.2 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: GRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 48 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 0.77 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 50 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Maximum daily exposure: 6 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Maximum daily exposure: 6 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO; Potency: 2 %w/wSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 181 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Solubility enhancer, Emulsifier.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 181 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Solubility enhancer, Emulsifier.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 305 active drug products and 330 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 305 active drug products and 330 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Docusate sodium. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Docusate sodium in our catalog (fda_ndc).
Products
330
Typical roles
Anti-adhesive/cohesiveAnti-static agentCleaning agentDispersing agentEmulsifierFlow promoterFragrancePigment
Found in these products
- Bora Bora WatersFebreze · Odor Eliminator
- Johnson's baby lotionHigh
- Assorted flavors drink mixThe Jel Sert Company · BeveragesCritical
- Drink mixThe Jel Sert Company · BeveragesCritical
- Flavor Aid, Soft Drink Mix, LemonThe Jel Sert Co. · BeveragesCritical
- Flavor Aid, Soft Drink Mix, CherryThe Jel Sert Co. · BeveragesCritical
- Flavor Aid, Soft Drink Mix, Tropical PunchThe Jel Sert Co. · BeveragesCritical
- Flavor Aid, Soft Drink Mix, GrapeThe Jel Sert Co. · BeveragesCritical
- Soft Drink Mix, StrawberryThe Jel Sert Co. · BeveragesCritical
- Flavor Aid, Soft Drink Mix, OrangeThe Jel Sert Co. · BeveragesCritical
- Flavor Aid, Soft Drink Mix, RaspberryThe Jel Sert Co. · BeveragesCritical
- Unsweetened drink mixBeveragesCritical
- Unsweetened drink mixBeveragesCritical
- Wyler's, Soft Drink Mix, Tropical PunchXcell International Corp · BeveragesCritical
- Brioche Specialty BreadsCarter's · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesCritical
- fizz 1000High
- DulcolaxCosmetic Products
- Dermasel Fusscreme Happy MomentsDermasel · FusscremeMinor
- Catch the sunV.SunMinor
- Moisturising FluidAltruist · FaceMinor
