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Surfactant

OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A high-EO alkylphenol carboxylic acid surfactant. The octylphenol backbone is an ECHA-listed SVHC for endocrine disruption — class is being phased out in EU consumer products on environmental grounds.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • High-EO octoxynol surfactant — mild on skin
  • Good cleansing performance

Known concerns

  • Octylphenol parent is an EU Substance of Very High Concern (endocrine disruptor)
  • Slow biodegradation, persistent
  • Phased out in many EU consumer applications

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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