Octoxynol-12
Octoxynol-12 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OCTOXYNOL-12 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| CAS number | 9002-93-1 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Toners 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Octoxynol-12 do in skincare?
- Octoxynol-12 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Octoxynol-12 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-12?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (100% of its uses).
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