Definition
Nonoxynol-3 Phosphate is a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and Nonoxynol-3
Cosmetic roles
Helps poorly soluble ingredients dissolve in waterSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
NONOXYNOL-3 PHOSPHATEINCI노녹시놀-3포스페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 51811-79-1
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 51811-79-1 (generic)
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID1028023
What products actually use it for
What the 10 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Surfactant (surface active agent)4
- Adhesion/cohesion promoter2
- Dispersing agent1
- Humectant1
- Wetting agent (non-aqueous)1
- Emulsifier1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.
Classed as low1
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 2 studies
- Category 6.3B (Category 3)
Skin Irritation · Read Across - Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard