Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate is the sodium salt of the sulfuric acid ester of Nonoxynol-8 that conforms generally to the formula, where n has an average value of 8.
What does it do?
Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate?
Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate is the sodium salt of the sulfuric acid ester of Nonoxynol-8 that conforms generally to the formula, where n has an average value of 8.
Is Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate is 9014-90-8 (generic).
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 26/08/2024