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Surfactant

SODIUM NONOXYNOL-6 SULFATE

CAS 9014-90-8 (generic) Updated
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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 sulfated nonylphenol ethoxylate with 6 EO units. Strong cleanser but built on a REACH-restricted nonylphenol backbone that breaks down to an aquatic endocrine disruptor — modern EU formulators avoid this whole series.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong foaming
  • Effective rinse-off cleansing

Known concerns

  • Nonylphenol parent — REACH Annex XVII
  • Aquatic endocrine disruption
  • Higher irritation than longer-chain homologs
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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