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Nonionic surfactant mixtures varying in the number of repeating ethoxy (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) groups. They are used as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, defoaming agents, etc. Nonoxynol-9, the compound with 9 repeating ethoxy groups, is a spermatocide, formulated primarily as a component of vaginal foams and creams.

Also Known As:

Nonoxynol 9; Nonoxynols; Advantage-S; Delfen Cream; Emulgen 911; Emulgin 913; Nonoxinol; Nonoxinols; Nonoxynol, 1(4)-Sulfate, Sodium Salt; Nonoxynol, 4-Sulfate, Ammonium Salt; Nonoxynol-9; Nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol; Patentex Oval; Advantage S; Delfen Creams; Oval, Patentex; Nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanols; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(4-nonylphenyl)-omega-hydroxy-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Spermatocidal Agents
Surface-Active Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Alcohols: 595
  - Glycols: 38
    - Ethylene Glycols: 8
      - Polyethylene Glycols: 3865
        Nonoxynol: 180
Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - Polyethylene Glycols: 3865
    - Nonoxynol: 180
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13051
  - Polyethylene Glycols: 3865
    - Nonoxynol: 180
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13051
      - Polyethylene Glycols: 3865
        Nonoxynol: 180

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