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Surfactant

SODIUM NONOXYNOL-1 SULFATE

CAS 9014-90-8 (generic)
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A nonylphenol-ethoxylate sulfate — part of the alkylphenol-ethoxylate (APE) family. APEs metabolize to nonylphenol, a known endocrine disruptor and aquatic toxin. EU regulations actively restrict this class.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cleansing
  • Solubilizes oils

Known concerns

  • APE-class endocrine disruption (nonylphenol metabolite)
  • Environmental persistence and aquatic toxicity
  • Regulatory phase-out of nonoxynol surfactants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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