Octoxynol-10

Octoxynol-10 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameOCTOXYNOL-10
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9002-93-1
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Facial Treatments 50%Exfoliators 33.3%Sunscreens 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Octoxynol-10 do in skincare?
Octoxynol-10 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Octoxynol-10 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Octoxynol-10?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (50% of its uses).

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