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Surfactant

SODIUM NONOXYNOL-10 SULFATE

CAS 9014-90-8 (generic) Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A sulfated nonylphenol ethoxylate (avg. 10 EO) used as an anionic cleanser. Effective foamer, but the nonylphenol backbone breaks down to an EU-restricted aquatic endocrine disruptor — formulators are phasing it out.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective rinse-off cleansing
  • Strong foam at low use levels

Known concerns

  • Releases nonylphenol on degradation — REACH Annex XVII restricted
  • Aquatic endocrine disruptor
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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