Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Dodoxynol-5 is a permitted surfactant-emulsifying agent with moderate safety profile and established margin of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dodoxynol-5 safe in cosmetics?
Dodoxynol-5 is a permitted surfactant-emulsifying agent with moderate safety profile and established margin of safety. The EU classifies Dodoxynol-5 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dodoxynol-5 allowed in the EU?
Dodoxynol-5 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dodoxynol-5 do in cosmetics?
Dodoxynol-5 functions as: Surfactant-emulsifying, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9014-92-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dodoxynol-5?
adequate 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Dodoxynol-5 compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Dodoxynol-5 in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Dodoxynol-5 in your formulation.