Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Dinonylphenol backbone raises endocrine disruption concerns; nonylphenol residues may be present (<500 ppm); EU-banned class; aquatic toxicity of parent alkylphenol
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Dinonylphenol backbone raises endocrine disruption concerns; nonylphenol residues may be present (<500 ppm); EU-banned class; aquatic toxicity of parent alkylphenol The EU classifies Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant / emulsifier (alkyl phosphate ester of dinonylphenol ethoxylate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; parent nonoxynol phosphate CAS 51609-41-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate?
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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