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Is Nonoxynol-10 Carboxylic Acid vegetarian?

Nonoxynol-10 Carboxylic Acid

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Nonoxynol-10 Carboxylic Acid is an organic acid derivative of Nonoxynol-10, formed by oxidation of the terminal hydroxyl group to a carboxylic acid, with an average of 9 ethoxylate units; used as a surfactant.

Also known as 53610-02-9
INCI name Nonoxynol-10 Carboxylic Acid
CAS number 28212-44-4
CosIng ID 105190
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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