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Surfactant

SODIUM NONOXYNOL-6 PHOSPHATE

CAS 12068-19-8
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A phosphate ester surfactant from the nonylphenol ethoxylate family — well-documented endocrine disruption and aquatic-toxicity concerns mean it's effectively phased out of modern EU cosmetics. Avoid.

Function

SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Hydrotrope and cleansing surfactant
  • Helps solubilise fragrance and oils

Known concerns

  • Nonylphenol ethoxylate family — endocrine disruption
  • EU REACH restrictions on nonylphenols (Annex XVII)
  • Aquatic toxicity (persistent estrogenic metabolites)
  • Largely phased out of modern EU cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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