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Is Octoxynol-16 vegan?

Octoxynol-16

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A nonionic surfactant formed by the ethoxylation of octylphenol (average 16 moles ethylene oxide), related to Triton X-100, used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetics.

INCI name Octoxynol-16
CAS number 9002-93-1
CosIng ID 77669
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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