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 nameOCTOXYNOL-12
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number9002-93-1
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

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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