Nonoxynol-10

Nonoxynol-10

AKA “4-Methoxypicolinamide, 90151-10-3, 4-methoxypyridine-2-carboxamide, 4-Methoxy-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide, MFCD00955999, 9014-93-1, 4-Methoxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide, 2-Pyridinecarboxamide, 4-methoxy-, SCHEMBL2624147, SCHEMBL3355639”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Nonoxynol-10

AKA: 4-Methoxypicolinamide, 90151-10-3, 4-methoxypyridine-2-carboxamide, 4-Methoxy-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide, MFCD00955999, 9014-93-1, 4-Methoxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide, 2-Pyridinecarboxamide, 4-methoxy-, SCHEMBL2624147, SCHEMBL3355639

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(dinonylphenyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C7H8N2O2

Mol. Weight

152.15

CAS #

9014-93-1

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing Surfactant

Fights Bacteria

Removes Impurities

Traditional Use

A synthetic non-ionic surfactant created in the mid-20th century. Widely used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emulsifier and cleansing agent.