Nonanol
What Nonanol is & what it does
Nonanol is a nine-carbon fatty alcohol that exists as a clear liquid at room temperature. In formulas it is generally used as an emollient, solvent, or fragrance component, contributing to texture and spread. As a medium-chain alcohol it is used in modest amounts as a supporting ingredient. It is not a UV filter and no specific concerns are flagged for it.
What is Nonanol?
Nonanol is a nine-carbon fatty alcohol that is a clear liquid at room temperature. In cosmetics it is used in small amounts as a functional ingredient.
What does Nonanol do in a formula?
It is generally used as an emollient, solvent, or fragrance component, contributing to texture and spread. It is a supporting ingredient and not a UV filter.
Is Nonanol safe?
It is generally considered safe at the modest levels used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. As always, patch testing a new product is sensible for sensitive skin.
Sunscreens with Nonanol
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Green People Edelweiss Sun Cream With Tan Accelerator - SPF15
82/100
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L'Erbolario Crema Solare Con Carota Spf 30
72/100
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Sky and Sol Face And Body Sunscreen SPF 50 (int)
68/100