Nonoxynol-70

Nonoxynol-70 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Nonoxynol 70, POE(70) nonylphenol, Nonylphenol ethoxylate 70
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from nonylphenol, a synthetic organic compound produced through petroleum-based chemical synthesis. Synthesized by ethoxylation of nonylphenol with ethylene oxide, creating a polyethoxylated surfactant with approximately 70 ethoxy units.
Nonoxynol-70 is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory0 listings
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR