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Is Nonoxynol-9 Iodine vegan?

Nonoxynol-9 Iodine

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Nonoxynol-9 Iodine is a complex of the synthetic surfactant Nonoxynol-9 (a polyethylene glycol ether of nonylphenol) with iodine, used for its antimicrobial properties.

Also known as 26-(p-Nonylphenoxy)-3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-octaoxahexacosan-1-ol, compound with iodine
INCI name Nonoxynol-9 Iodine
EC number 305-157-1
CosIng ID 84976
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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