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Surfactant

NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49

35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A high-ethoxylate nonylphenol surfactant. Nonylphenol ethoxylates are restricted in EU detergents and water due to environmental persistence and endocrine-disruption concerns.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • High-HLB surfactant for emulsification
  • Solubilizer for difficult oils

Known concerns

  • Nonylphenol ethoxylate — endocrine-disruptor concern
  • Restricted/banned in EU detergents under REACH Annex XVII
  • Persistent breakdown to nonylphenol in environment
  • Aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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