OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS Number
9036-19-5
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status Permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status allowed
US Notes Allowed. CIR concluded **safe as used** in rinse-off and leave-on products.

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Expert Verdict

OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing 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 ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID safe in cosmetics?

OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID allowed in the EU?

OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID do in cosmetics?

OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9036-19-5.

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