Octoxynol-9
Explained
Octoxynol-9 are part of a group called ethoxylated alkyl phenols. Octoxynols are usually found in hair-coloring products.
As an emulsifier, it helps keep other ingredients together.
The 9 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
See all 26 products with Octoxynol-9
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Top categories
Treatments
Other Skincare
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77681
INCI Name
OCTOXYNOL-9
EC #
 -
All Functions
Emulsifying, Surfactant
