Is NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE safe in cosmetics?
NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: allowed.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE
Also known as: EINECS 305-157-1
NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE (CAS 94349-40-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max II/213. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
molecular iodine;2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(4-nonylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
InChIKey
JZRWBNHLJVOEAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
II/213
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed but poorly characterized — the CIR Expert Panel deleted nonoxynol-9 iodine from their safety assessment due to lack of data
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
preservative
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
EINECS 305-157-1
Chemical Function
Biocide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE allowed in the EU?
NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/213. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE do in cosmetics?
NONOXYNOL-9 IODINE functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94349-40-3.
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