Is OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID safe in cosmetics?
OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-omega-hydroxy-, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-((1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl)-omega-hydroxy-, Polyoxyethylene (1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl ether, Companion (surfactant) (+15 more)
OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID (CAS 9036-19-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed. CIR concluded **safe as used** in rinse-off and leave-on products.
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Endocrine Disruptor Evidence (Expanded)
Cross-referenced EDC classifications, mechanism data, and dose-response evidence from EDLists, SIN List, and cosmetic-specific detail sources.
Confirmed
Evidence: High
(2012)
Health effects: No
Affected pathways: Estrogenic (ER agonist)
Regulatory framework: REACH
Source list: I
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Chemical reaction regulator
Cleaning agent
Defoamer
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Fragrance
No specific technical function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
no-cas-assigned
surfactant
needs-enrichment
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-omega-hydroxy-
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-((1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl)-omega-hydroxy-
Polyoxyethylene (1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl ether
Companion (surfactant)
Companion
OP 2
OP 20
T 45
Caswell No. 614
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079100
Nonidet P40
Octyl phenol EO
Octylphenol EO
Octylphenoxypoly(ethoxy ethanol)
Octylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol
Poly(ethylene oxide)octylphenyl ether
Poly(oxyethylene)octylphenol ether
Poly(oxyethylene)octylphenyl ether
Invadin JFC 800
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
fracking; water
Canada; pharmaceutical
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID allowed in the EU?
OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID do in cosmetics?
OCTOXYNOL-20 CARBOXYLIC ACID functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9036-19-5.
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