Sodium Octoxynol-9 Sulfate

AKA “Triton X-301, 12627-38-2, DTXSID10155131, DTXCID7077622, RefChem:386762, sodium;2-[4-(2, 4, 4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethyl sulfate, sodium 2-[4-(2, SCHEMBL15737711, NS00014081”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium octoxynol-9 sulfate

AKA: Triton X-301, 12627-38-2, DTXSID10155131, DTXCID7077622, RefChem:386762, Sodium;2-[4-(2, 4, 4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethyl sulfate, Sodium 2-[4-(2, SCHEMBL15737711, NS00014081

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]-, sodium salt (9 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C16H25NaO5S

Mol. Weight

352.40

CAS #

12627-38-2

Form

Powder

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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

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

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic surfactant derived from octylphenol. Used in modern cosmetics as a cleansing and emulsifying agent with no traditional or historical precedent.