Noneth-8

Noneth-8 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Nonylphenol ethoxylate, Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from nonylphenol and ethylene oxide, both petroleum-based chemical precursors. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is catalytically added to nonylphenol.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-nonyloxy- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9002-92-0; 68439-50-9; 5274-68-0; 9004-95-9; 9005-00-9; 4536-30-5; 3055-93-4; 3055-94-5; 3055-95-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR