Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Prohibited in EU due to ethylene oxide residues (potential carcinogen trace), unreacted nonylphenol impurities (typically <500 ppm), and endocrine disruptor classification of the nonylphenol moiety. Permitted in US with concentration limits for leave-on products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in EU due to ethylene oxide residues (potential carcinogen trace), unreacted nonylphenol impurities (typically <500 ppm), and endocrine disruptor classification of the nonylphenol moiety. Permitted in US with concentration limits for leave-on products. The EU classifies Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Nonoxynol-30 Sulfate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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