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NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49

CAS Number
Not definitively assigned in publicly available databases
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Permitted
🇺🇸 US Status allowed
US Notes Allowed — high-molecular-weight nonoxynols (≥ nonoxynol-9) were assessed by CIR as safe in present practices of use

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Expert Verdict

NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted no-cas-assigned surfactant needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 safe in cosmetics?

NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 allowed in the EU?

NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 do in cosmetics?

NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned in publicly available databases.

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