Surfactants

Octoxynol-10

INCI: OCTOXYNOL-10
CAS 9002-93-1
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
9002-93-1
INCI
OCTOXYNOL-10
Category
Surfactants
Updated
Apr 2, 2026