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Surfactant

NONOXYNOL-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 28212-44-4 (generic)/ 53610-02-9
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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-derived ethoxylated surfactant. The class is regulated in EU/REACH for aquatic toxicity and endocrine-disruption concerns. Use only in regulated rinse-off contexts; safer alternatives exist.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing
  • Foam stabilizing

Known concerns

  • Nonylphenol class — endocrine disruption
  • Aquatic toxicity
  • EU REACH restrictions
  • 1,4-dioxane contamination risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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