Surfactant
AMMONIUM NONOXYNOL-30 SULFATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A sulfated nonylphenol ethoxylate — strong foamer historically used in shampoos. Its breakdown products are endocrine-disrupting and aquatically toxic, making it banned in EU detergents and increasingly avoided in cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Strong foam in shampoos
- Hard-water tolerance
Known concerns
- Nonylphenol metabolites are endocrine disruptors
- EU detergent restrictions
- Persistent aquatic toxicity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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