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NONOXYNOL-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Nonoxynol-10 Carboxylic Acid is the organic acid that conforms generally to the formula, where n has an average value of 9.

NONOXYNOL-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 28212-44-4
CAS 28212-44-4PubChem CID 92034898

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(carboxymethyl)-omega-(4-nonylphenoxy)-

IUPAC name
2-[2-(4-nonylphenyl)ethoxy]acetic acid
Molecular formula
C19H30O3
Molecular weight
306.4 g/mol
Exact mass
306.21949481 Da
XLogP3
6.2
Topological polar surface area
46.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:865317807-049-4WLOFTFPPFVMPHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 53610-02-9
CAS 53610-02-9PubChem CID 16213064

Glycolic acid ethoxylate 4-nonylphenyl ether

IUPAC name
ethane-1,2-diol;2-hydroxyacetic acid;4-nonylphenol
Molecular formula
C19H34O6
Molecular weight
358.5 g/mol
Exact mass
358.23553880 Da
Topological polar surface area
118.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
5
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:663899629-401-4Nonoxynol-8-carboxylic Acid - Average Mn - 600Glycolic acid ethoxylate 4-nonylphenyl ether, average Mn ~600

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID
105190
Entry status
Active
Published in the Official Journal
Yes
Recorded by the Commission
2024-08-26
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Inventory details for NONOXYNOL-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID

INCI name

NONOXYNOL-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Description

Nonoxynol-10 Carboxylic Acid is the organic acid that conforms generally to the formula, where n has an average value of 9.

Record provenance

Inventory reference
cosing-live-105190
Imported identity
NONOXYNOL-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Source update
2024-08-26
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

CAS
28212-44-4 (generic)/ 53610-02-9
EC
—
Restriction
—
Function
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How NONOXYNOL-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists NONOXYNOL-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID 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-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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.

Frequently asked questions

NONOXYNOL-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID 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-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 28212-44-4 (generic)/ 53610-02-9 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for NONOXYNOL-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for NONOXYNOL-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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