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Is Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate vegetarian?

Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate

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Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate is a synthetic diester of phosphoric acid and Nonoxynol-4, used as a surfactant in cosmetic formulations.

INCI name Dinonoxynol-4 Phosphate
CosIng ID 84636
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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