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 19 products with Octoxynol-9

Comedogenic Rating
0-1
Irritancy Rating
0

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

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 77681
INCI Name OCTOXYNOL-9
EC #  -
All Functions Emulsifying, Surfactant