Nonoxynol-20 is the ethoxylated alkyl phenol that conforms generally to the formula, where n has an average value of 20.
Definition
Nonoxynol-20 is the ethoxylated alkyl phenol that conforms generally to the formula, where n has an average value of 20.
Cosmetic roles
Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGDissolves poorly soluble ingredientsSURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING
Safety & regulatory references
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Nonoxynols as Used in Cosmetics
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Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ノノキシノール－２０: 本品は、ノニルフェノールに酸化エチレンを付加重合したものであり、次の化学式で表される。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
NONOXYNOL-20INCI노녹시놀-20Korean label name (MFDS standard)ノノキシノール－２０Japanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 26027-38-3
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 37205-87-1
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 68412-54-4
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 68412-54-4 / 9016-45-9 (generic) / 26027-38-3 (generic) / 37205-87-1 (generic)
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 9016-45-9