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Surfactant

OCTOXYNOL-1

CAS 2315-67-5 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Octoxynol-1 — an alkylphenol-ethoxylate surfactant flagged as a skin and eye irritant in PubChem and as an aquatic toxicant. Largely phased out of cosmetic use in the EU.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant/emulsifier role

Known concerns

  • H315 skin irritation
  • H319 serious eye irritation
  • H335 may cause respiratory irritation
  • H400 very toxic to aquatic life
  • Endocrine-disruption concerns for the APE class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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