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 formulations requiring stable emulsions and thorough cleaning. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable performance and formulation flexibility.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and wetting agent in topical creams, ointments, and medicated shampoos.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary surfactant and emulsifier in shampoos, liquid soaps, skin cleansers, and cosmetic creams.
• Agrochemicals: Serves as a key component in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance wetting, spreading, and emulsification on plant surfaces.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: An effective detergent and emulsifier in heavy-duty cleaners, degreasers, and textile processing aids.
• Latex & Polymer Production: Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the emulsion polymerization process for synthetic rubbers and plastics.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in drilling muds and well stimulation fluids as an emulsifier and surfactant.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octoxynol-10
CAS No.	9004-87-9
Molecular Formula	C34H62O11 (Average)
Molecular Weight	~646.9 g/mol (Average)
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 (common misnomer); Octoxinol 10; Ethoxylated octylphenol (10 moles EO)
EINECS	500-013-1

Quality Control

Our Octoxynol-10 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, hydroxyl value, pH, and cloud point determination. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are provided with each shipment. We adhere to relevant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and our facility operates under an ISO 9001 certified quality system.

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 has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Hydroxyl Value	85 - 100 mg KOH/g
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Cloud Point (1% aq.)	60 - 66 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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