Product Description

ProductNonoxynol-8
CAS9016-45-9 (generic) 26027-38-3 (generic) 26571-11-
FormulaC9H19C6H4(OCH2CH2)nOH, avg. n 8
SynonymNonoxynol-8, 23-(Nonylphenoxy)-3,6,9,12,15,18,21-heptaoxatricosan-1-ol, PEG-8 nonyl phenyl ether, PEG 400 nonyl phenyl ether, POE (8) nonyl phenyl ether

Typical Product Specifications

NotesNonoxynol-8 uses and applications include: Surfactant, emulsifier, detergent, wetting agent, dispersant, solubilizer, coupling agent, stabilizer, defoamer for cosmetics, textiles, metalworking, household, industrial and other applications; intermediate in synthesis of anionic surfactants; pigment dispersant, emulsifier for polymerization (styrene acrylic, acrylic, vinyl acrylic, SB, paints, coatings); mech. and freezethaw stabilizer for latexes; emulsifier, solubilizer in pharmaceuticals; defoamer in food-contact paperpaperboard; food packaging adhesives; in paperpaperboard in contact with dry foods; emulsifier in manufacturing of food-contact articles
ClassSurfactants
FunctionSurfactant, Emulsifier, Dispersant, Stabilizer
IndustryCosmetic, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Textiles, Adhesives, Detergent
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