The Basics On Nonoxynols
What is Nonoxynols?
Used as a mild cleansing agent.
What are other names for Nonoxynols?
26-(NONYLPHENOXY)- 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-OCTAOXAHEXACOSAN-1-OL, 26-(NONYLPHENOXY)-3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-OCTAOXAHEXACOSAN-1-OL, 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-OCTAOXAHEXACOSAN-1-OL, 26-(NONYLPHENOXY)-, NONAETHYLENE GLYCOL NONYLPHENYL ETHER, NONOXYNOL-9, NONYLPHENOL OCTA(OXYETHYLENE) ETHANOL, PEG-9 NONYL PHENYL ETHER, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 450 NONYL PHENYL ETHER, and POLYOXYETHYLENE (9) NONYL PHENYL ETHER
What is Nonoxynols used for?
Nonoxynol 9 in skin care In cosmetics and personal care products, Nonoxynols are used in hair and skin care products, bath and shaving products, and personal cleanliness products. … The Nonoxynols help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
How Nonoxynols is classified
Cleansing Agents
Recommendations for using Nonoxynols during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Nonoxynols During Pregnancy
What we know about using Nonoxynols while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Nonoxynols from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Nonoxynols
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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