DODOXYNOL-5 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

DODOXYNOL-5

Safety grade: A

This is a man-made cleaning agent that helps mix oil and water together in cosmetic products. It works similarly to soap, allowing ingredients that don't normally blend to combine smoothly.

Dodoxynol-5 acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to blend incompatible ingredients together and help cleanse the skin by reducing surface tension.

Graded using: COSING.

Last verified: May 26, 2026