What function does NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 carries the following function designation(s): CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING.

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NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49

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Nonoxynol/Nonyl Nonoxynol-49 is the reaction product of a mixture of branched-chain nonyl and dinonyl phenol with an average of 49 moles of ethylene oxide.

NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49

INCI name

NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49

Description

Nonoxynol/Nonyl Nonoxynol-49 is the reaction product of a mixture of branched-chain nonyl and dinonyl phenol with an average of 49 moles of ethylene oxide.

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Function

CLEANSING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

How NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for NONOXYNOL/NONYL NONOXYNOL-49 from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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