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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nonoxynol-9 exhibits documented vaginal mucosal irritation potential and endocrine disruption concerns from residual dinonylphenol; citrate ester form shares nonylphenol ethoxylate class concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Nonoxynol-9 exhibits documented vaginal mucosal irritation potential and endocrine disruption concerns from residual dinonylphenol; citrate ester form shares nonylphenol ethoxylate class concerns. The EU classifies Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate allowed in the EU?
Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate do in cosmetics?
Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate functions as: Surfactant / emulsifier (citrate ester of dinonylphenol ethoxylate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (no verified CAS located).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate?
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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