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Surfactant

NONOXYNOL-6 PHOSPHATE

CAS 51609-41-7 (generic)/ 29994-44-3
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A nonylphenol-6 phosphate emulsifier with mild surfactant action. Like all nonylphenol ethoxylates, it carries EU endocrine-disruptor concerns and significant aquatic toxicity.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Phosphate ester emulsifier
  • Provides skin and hair conditioning in rinse-off
  • Stable across pH range

Known concerns

  • Nonylphenol ethoxylate base — EU SVHC endocrine disruptor
  • Significant aquatic toxicity
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk from ethoxylation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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