NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether

Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-, alpha-[3,5-Dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl]-omega-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2-ethandiyl), Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl)-omega-hydroxy-, alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) 1,100, Glycols, polyethylene mono(trimethylnonyl) (+3 more)

CAS 60828-78-6

Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether (CAS 60828-78-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 5 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
13
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
5
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 11 fields
Name
Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether
CAS Number
60828-78-6
DTXSID
DTXSID9049829
Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-alpha-[3,5-Dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl]-omega-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2-ethandiyl)Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl)-omega-hydroxy-alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) 1,100Glycols, polyethylene mono(trimethylnonyl)Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)-alpha-(3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl)-omega-hydroxy-Tergitol TMN-6Polyethylene glycol mono(3,5-dimethyl-1-isobutylhexyl) ether

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 27 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)EmulsifierFragranceBinderCleaning agentWetting agent (non-aqueous)

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 5 records
ListKeywordSource
consumer_product; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
fracking; waterNY Department of ConservationCPCat
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 13 of 13 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
0URO31WRVVUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0URO31WRVVUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0URO31WRVVUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0URO31WRVVUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
52587ZU1O9UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
52587ZU1O9UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
52587ZU1O9UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
52587ZU1O9UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
K6BVH271CZUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
K6BVH271CZUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
K6BVH271CZUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
K6BVH271CZUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
=5650mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral

Showing 13 of 13 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether?

Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether has 13 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0URO31WRVV UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether?

Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including consumer_product; Europe, IFRA Transparency, fracking; water, and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether used in cosmetics?

Yes, Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Isolaureth-10. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether is classified GHS Danger (H318, H319, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether used outside industrial chemicals?

Polyoxyethylene 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether also appears in cosmetics databases.