Description

Octoxynol-10 is a nonionic surfactant belonging to the alkylphenol ethoxylate family, widely recognized for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and detergent properties. Its balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic character makes it a versatile and effective ingredient in a range of demanding industrial and pharmaceutical formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and personal care industries seeking reliable performance in emulsification and solubilization processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and wetting agent in topical creams, ointments, and medicated lotions.
• Agrochemical Concentrates: Acts as a key surfactant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading, wetting, and emulsion stability.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a primary detergent and degreaser in heavy-duty cleaning products and textile processing aids.
• Personal Care Products: Employed in shampoos, liquid soaps, and cosmetic products for its cleansing and foam-boosting properties.
• Latex & Polymer Production: Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in emulsion polymerization processes.
• Metalworking Fluids: Used as an emulsifier and lubricity agent in soluble oil and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octoxynol-10
CAS No.	2315-66-4
Molecular Formula	C34H62O11
Molecular Weight	646.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Triton X-100; Polyethylene glycol tert-octylphenyl ether; Octylphenol ethoxylate (10 EO); p-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenol ethoxylate; PEG-10 octyl phenyl ether; Nonoxynol-10 (related); Igepal CA-630; Macrogol tert-octylphenyl ether
EINECS	219-048-9

Quality Control

Our Octoxynol-10 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product is tested against rigorous in-house specifications that monitor key parameters such as ethylene oxide content, hydroxyl value, and cloud point. While available in technical and purified grades, our quality commitment ensures traceability and documentation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for an extended period.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (by EO Content)	Min. 98.0%
Cloud Point (1% in water)	64 - 68 °C
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Water Content	Max. 0.5%
Viscosity (at 25°C)	~ 240 - 290 cSt

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