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Is Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate vegetarian?

Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate

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Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate is a synthetic ester formed from the citric acid ester of di(polyethylene glycol nonyl phenyl ether), used as a surfactant/emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Di(Polyethylene Glycol 450 Nonyl Phenyl Ether) Citrate
INCI name Dinonoxynol-9 Citrate
CosIng ID 84559
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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