Nonoxynol-100

Nonoxynol-100

AKA “4-Methoxypicolinamide, 90151-10-3, 4-methoxypyridine-2-carboxamide, 4-Methoxy-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide, MFCD00955999, 9014-93-1, 4-Methoxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide, 2-Pyridinecarboxamide, 4-methoxy-, SCHEMBL2624147, SCHEMBL3355639”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Nonoxynol-100

AKA: 4-Methoxypicolinamide, 90151-10-3, 4-methoxypyridine-2-carboxamide, 4-Methoxy-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide, MFCD00955999, 9014-93-1, 4-Methoxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide, 2-Pyridinecarboxamide, 4-methoxy-, SCHEMBL2624147, SCHEMBL3355639

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(dinonylphenyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C7H8N2O2

Mol. Weight

152.15

CAS #

9014-93-1

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Traditional Use

A synthetic non-ionic surfactant with high polyethylene glycol content developed in the mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics for solubilization and emulsification of challenging ingredients.