Is Dodoxynol-5 safe in cosmetics?
Dodoxynol-5 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dodoxynol-5
Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(dodecylphenyl)-ω-hydroxy-, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),a-(dodecylphenyl)-w-hydroxy- - CAS 9014-92-0, Dodecylphenoxypoly (ethyleneoxy)ethylene
INCI: DODOXYNOL-5
Dodoxynol-5 (CAS 9014-92-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant-emulsifying, cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Surfactant-emulsifying, cleansing
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dodoxynol-5.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dodoxynol-5 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(dodecylphenyl)-ω-hydroxy-
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),a-(dodecylphenyl)-w-hydroxy- - CAS 9014-92-0
Dodecylphenoxypoly (ethyleneoxy)ethylene
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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