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Surfactant

DODOXYNOL-12

CAS 9014-92-0 / 26401-47-8
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A dodecylphenol ethoxylate surfactant. Belongs to the APE class which is widely flagged as endocrine-disrupting and environmentally persistent — generally being phased out of cosmetics.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier
  • Long history of industrial use

Known concerns

  • Alkylphenol ethoxylate class — endocrine-disrupting concerns
  • Restricted in EU detergent products
  • Persistent in aquatic environments
  • Potential ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane impurities

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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