NONOXYNOL 9
\nˌɒnˈɒksɪnˌɒl nˈa͡ɪn], \nˌɒnˈɒksɪnˌɒl nˈaɪn], \n_ˌɒ_n_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_n_ˌɒ_l n_ˈaɪ_n]\
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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.
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