OriginDerived from phenol and nonylphenol, belonging to the synthetic nonionic surfactant chemical family. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to nonylphenol to create the surfactant structure.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (11 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C36H66O12
Mol. Weight
690.90
CAS #
9002-93-1
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 891)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 291)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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