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Surfactant

DODOXYNOL-7

CAS 9014-92-0 / 26401-47-8 Updated
48

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactant. Effective cleaner but the class is restricted in the EU for endocrine and aquatic toxicity, so cosmetic use is best avoided.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant action
  • Solubilizer
  • Wetting agent

Known concerns

  • Endocrine disruption signals
  • Aquatic toxicity
  • REACH restrictions on alkylphenol ethoxylates
  • Persistent metabolites

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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