Description

Octoxinol 9 is a nonionic surfactant belonging to the alkylphenol ethoxylate family, widely recognized for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and detergent properties. Its versatility makes it a critical component in formulating products that require effective surface activity and compatibility with a wide range of ingredients. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the industrial, institutional, and personal care sectors seeking reliable performance in their processes and end products.

Application

• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: A key surfactant in heavy-duty degreasers, floor cleaners, and metalworking fluids for its superior emulsification of oils and greases.
• Textile Processing: Used as a wetting agent, scouring aid, and dye leveling agent in fiber treatment and fabric dyeing operations.
• Agricultural Formulations: Employed as an emulsifier and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to enhance spray application and efficacy.
• Paints & Coatings: Functions as a pigment dispersant and grinding aid to improve color development and stability in water-based systems.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and production chemicals for its demulsifying and cleaning properties.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Acts as a de-inking agent and dispersant in the recycling and pulping processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octoxinol 9
CAS No.	2315-65-3
Molecular Formula	C34H62O11
Molecular Weight	646.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Triton X-100; Octylphenol Ethoxylate (9 EO); Polyethylene glycol tert-octylphenyl ether; p-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenol ethoxylate; Octoxynol 9; IGEPAL CA-630; Nonidet P-40; TX-100
EINECS	219-014-7

Quality Control

Our Octoxinol 9 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. While typically supplied as a technical grade, production can be aligned with specific customer requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, hydroxyl value, and cloud point are provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Cloud Point (1% aq. sol.)	63 - 67 °C
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Hydroxyl Value	85 - 95 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.