NONOXYNOL-9

CAS Number
14409-72-4; 26027-38-3(generic); 26571-11-9; 37205-87-1(generic); 68412-54-4; 9016-45-9(generic)
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status Permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status allowed
US Notes Allowed โ€” CIR Expert Panel concluded nonoxynol-9 is safe as a cosmetic ingredient in present practices of concentration and use; also regulated as an OTC spermicidal active ingredient

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Expert Verdict

NONOXYNOL-9 is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted surfactant needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NONOXYNOL-9 safe in cosmetics?

NONOXYNOL-9 is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies NONOXYNOL-9 as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is NONOXYNOL-9 allowed in the EU?

NONOXYNOL-9 EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does NONOXYNOL-9 do in cosmetics?

NONOXYNOL-9 functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 14409-72-4; 26027-38-3(generic); 26571-11-9; 37205-87-1(generic); 68412-54-4; 9016-45-9(generic).

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