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Surfactant

DISODIUM NONOXYNOL-10 SULFOSUCCINATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A sulfosuccinate-modified nonylphenol-ethoxylate surfactant. Milder on skin than its parent but inherits the EU class concerns about endocrine effects and aquatic toxicity — being phased out.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foam boosting
  • Solubilises oils and fragrances

Known concerns

  • NPE-class endocrine concerns
  • Aquatic toxicity and persistence
  • REACH restrictions on the parent class
  • Industry phase-out trend

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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