Sodium octoxynol ethane sulfonate
Alias
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-octylphenyl-omega-sulfo-, sodium salt
Category
Anionic surfactants-Sulfonate
CAS No.
67923-87-9
Structural Formula
Properties
Appearance: solid.
Solubility: soluble in water.
Stability: stable.
Risk: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
Ecology: May be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability: biodegradable.
Characteristics: excellent cleansing, foaming, dispersing, emulsifying, wetting, permeating, solubilizing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality standards & test methods
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Actives*, %, ≥
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90
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Major Uses
Use as cleansing agent.
Cleansing agent, emulsifying agent in personal care products.
Use as dispersing agent, emulsifying agent.
Product members
Sodium octoxynol-2 ethane sulfonate
Manufacturers
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