What purpose does this ingredient serve in bath fizzers?
2007-09-19 06:58:08 · 5 answers · asked by pink_faerie_flower 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Nonoxynol-9 is also a nonionic surfactant/wetting agent that lowers the surface tension of a liquid. In other words, it breaks up the oil on your skin so that it can become wet.
2007-09-19 07:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by BiologyBob 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nonoxynol-9 is not only for spermicide. Nonoxynol-9 is sometimes included in shaving creams for its properties as a nonionic surfactant; it helps break down skin oils that normally protect hair from moisture, so that they become wet and, hence, softer and easier to shave. Gillette formerly used nonoxynol-9 for this purpose in its Foamy products, but has discontinued the practice. They are finding that some people are allergic to it and that there are better alternatives to use besides the nonoxynol-9. But, to answer your question like I said it helps break down skin oils and makes skin softer and easier to shave. I hope this helps and have a good day.
2016-05-18 07:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It breaks down skin oils so the other ingredients can reach your skin better.
2007-09-19 07:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will say this against my better judgement...
It is probably so you won't have any accidents in the bathtub.
2007-09-19 07:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by Mathsorcerer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that it is a detergent, so it acts like soap.
2007-09-19 07:06:16 · answer #5 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋