Description

Triton X-405 is a high molecular weight, nonionic surfactant belonging to the octylphenol ethoxylate family. Its primary value lies in its powerful emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting properties, making it indispensable for stabilizing complex formulations. This surfactant is widely needed across industries such as paints & coatings, agrochemicals, textiles, and industrial cleaning, where it ensures product stability and performance.

Application

• Paints & Coatings: Acts as a primary emulsifier and stabilizer in acrylic, vinyl acetate, and styrene-butadiene latex emulsions.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as an emulsifier and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates (EC, SC, EW formulations).
• Textile Processing: Serves as a wetting agent, dye leveling agent, and emulsifier in various textile finishing operations.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Provides excellent wetting and emulsification in heavy-duty cleaners and degreasers.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Functions as a dispersant and de-inking agent in paper recycling and coating processes.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Enhances stability and application properties of water-based adhesive systems.
• Polymerization: Employed as an emulsifier in emulsion polymerization processes for synthetic rubber and plastics.
• Research & Development: Utilized as a nonionic detergent for cell lysis and protein isolation in biochemical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triton X-405
CAS No.	92046-34-9
Molecular Formula	C34H62O11 (Average for n=40)
Molecular Weight	~ 1966 g/mol (Average)
Synonyms	Octoxynol-40; Polyethylene glycol tert-octylphenyl ether (n~40); p-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenol polyethylene glycol ether; PEG-40 octyl phenyl ether; (1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl-polyethylene glycol; Ethoxylated octylphenol (40 EO); Igepal CA-897; Nonidet P-40 Substitute
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Quality Control

Our Triton X-405 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency in critical parameters such as hydroxyl value, cloud point, pH, and moisture content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Clear, viscous liquid
Color	Colorless to pale yellow
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Nonionic Content)	≥ 70.0 %
Cloud Point (1% aq. sol.)	64 - 68 °C
pH (5% aq. sol.)	6.0 - 8.0
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0 %
Viscosity (25°C)	~ 450 cSt

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