Is Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate
Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-(4-nonylphenoxy)-, ammonium salt (1:1), Glycols, polyethylene, mono(hydrogen sulfate), p-nonylphenyl ether, ammonium salt, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-(4-nonylphenoxy)-, ammonium salt, Polyethylene glycol mono(p-nonylphenyl) ether ammonium sulfate, Polyethylene glycol mono(p-nonylphenyl) ether sulfate ammonium salt (+4 more)
INCI: AMMONIUM NONOXYNOL-30 SULFATE
Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate (CAS 31691-97-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed Nonoxynols and concluded safe in rinse-off products and ≤5% in leave-on products; however, environmental concerns are growing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate.
Known Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-(4-nonylphenoxy)-, ammonium salt (1:1)
Glycols, polyethylene, mono(hydrogen sulfate), p-nonylphenyl ether, ammonium salt
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-(4-nonylphenoxy)-, ammonium salt
Polyethylene glycol mono(p-nonylphenyl) ether ammonium sulfate
Polyethylene glycol mono(p-nonylphenyl) ether sulfate ammonium salt
Polyethylene glycol p-nonylphenyl ether sulfate ammonium salt
α-(p-Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) sulfate ammonium salt
Nonylphenol, polymer with oxirane (1:30), sulfuric acid mono-ester, ammonium salt
2-(4-Nonylphenoxy)ethyl hydrogen sulfate--ammonia (1/1)
Chemical Function
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 31691-97-1.
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