Nonoxynol-9
Nonoxynol-9 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 9 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | NONOXYNOL-9 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 14409-72-4; 26027-38-3(generic); 26571-11-9; 37205-87-1(generic); 68412-54-4; 9016-45-9(generic) |
| Prevalence | 9 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 1,300 |
Used in
Body Treatments 33.3%Body Washes 11.1%Face Cleansers 11.1%Foundations 11.1%Gel, Pomade & Wax 11.1%Styling Creams & Sprays 11.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Nonoxynol-9 do in skincare?
- Nonoxynol-9 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Nonoxynol-9?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body treatments (33.3% of its uses).
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