Nonoxynol-9 is the ethoxylated alkyl phenol that conforms generally to the formula: (structure) where n has an average value of 9.
Definition
Nonoxynol-9 is the ethoxylated alkyl phenol that conforms generally to the formula: (structure) where n has an average value of 9.
Cosmetic roles
Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Safety & regulatory references
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Nonoxynols-2, -4,-8, -9, -10, -12, -14, -15, -30, -40, and -50 (Amended report in IJT 18(S1): 11-31, 1999.)
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Nonoxynols as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ノノキシノール－９: 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-9INCI노녹시놀-9Korean label name (MFDS standard)ノノキシノール－９Japanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 14409-72-4
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 14409-72-4; 26027-38-3(generic); 26571-11-9; 37205-87-1(generic); 68412-54-4; 9016-45-9(generic)
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 26027-38-3
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 26571-11-9
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 37205-87-1
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 68412-54-4
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 9016-45-9
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 247-816-5
Related literature
- Vaginal Inflammation with Nonoxynol-9 Use · 2001
- Nonoxynol 9 as an additive therapy in metronidazole-resistant cases of vaginal trichomoniasis. · 2005
- Combined Nonoxynol-9 and Antimicrobial Peptide LL-37 for Barrier Contraception. · 2026
- Nonoxynol 9 as an additive therapy in metronidazole-resistant cases of vaginal trichomoniasis. · 2005
- Rectal Applications of Nonoxynol-9 Cause Tissue Disruption in a Monkey Model · 2002
Linked databases 9
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- Tlooto literature search 2 3 4 5
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2 3
- US EPA DSSTox chemical database
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS)