Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE

CAS Number
94349-40-3
Function
Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Restricted
EU Max Conc. II/213
🇺🇸 US Status allowed
US Notes Allowed but poorly characterized — the CIR Expert Panel deleted nonoxynol-9 iodine from their safety assessment due to lack of data

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Expert Verdict

NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: II/213.

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Concern Level: Medium

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-restricted preservative needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE safe in cosmetics?

NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: II/213. The EU classifies NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE as "Restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE allowed in the EU?

NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE EU regulatory status: Restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/213. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE do in cosmetics?

NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94349-40-3.

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