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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Dow Chemical] A registered trademark for a nonionic surfactant composed of octylphenoxy polyethoxyethanol. Triton® X-100 is a transparent, slightly yellow, viscous liquid that is soluble in both aqueous and nonaqueous solvents. It has been used for removing tarnish from silver. Alkylphenol ethoxylate compounds, like [[Igepal®|Igepal]] CA and Triton X, are toxic and should be handled with caution. [[ | + | [Dow Chemical] A registered trademark for a nonionic surfactant composed of octylphenoxy polyethoxyethanol. Triton® X-100 is a transparent, slightly yellow, viscous liquid that is soluble in both aqueous and nonaqueous solvents. It has been used for removing tarnish from silver. Alkylphenol ethoxylate compounds, like [[Igepal®|Igepal]] CA and Triton X, are toxic and should be handled with caution. [[Triton XL-80N|Triton XL-80N]] is sold as an alternative. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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Triton X-100 (sp); Nonoxynol-9; octyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanol; ethoxylated nonylphenol; octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol nonionic surfactant; alkylphenol-hydroxypolyoxyethlene; alkylaryl polyether alcohol; octyl phenol ethoxylate | Triton X-100 (sp); Nonoxynol-9; octyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanol; ethoxylated nonylphenol; octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol nonionic surfactant; alkylphenol-hydroxypolyoxyethlene; alkylaryl polyether alcohol; octyl phenol ethoxylate | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
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| + | Contact and ingestion may cause irritation and burns. Inhalation may cause lung damage. | ||
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| + | Spermicide and xenoestrogen. | ||
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| + | ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/msdsproxy%3FproductName%3DBP151100%26productDescription%3DTRITON%2BX-100%2B100ML%26catNo%3DBP151-100%2B%26vendorId%3DVN00033897%26storeId%3D10652 SDS] | ||
| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Soluble in water, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers. Insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons. | Soluble in water, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers. Insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons. | ||
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
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| + | | 251C (484F) | ||
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* ''Caring for your Collections'', Arthur W Schulz (ed.), Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , New York, 1992 | * ''Caring for your Collections'', Arthur W Schulz (ed.), Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , New York, 1992 | ||
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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6858 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6858 | ||
| − | * | + | * Molecular Probe: www.probes.com/probes/legal/html |
* Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog | * Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog | ||
Revision as of 08:54, 13 August 2020
Description
[Dow Chemical] A registered trademark for a nonionic surfactant composed of octylphenoxy polyethoxyethanol. Triton® X-100 is a transparent, slightly yellow, viscous liquid that is soluble in both aqueous and nonaqueous solvents. It has been used for removing tarnish from silver. Alkylphenol ethoxylate compounds, like Igepal CA and Triton X, are toxic and should be handled with caution. Triton XL-80N is sold as an alternative.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Triton X-100 (sp); Nonoxynol-9; octyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanol; ethoxylated nonylphenol; octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol nonionic surfactant; alkylphenol-hydroxypolyoxyethlene; alkylaryl polyether alcohol; octyl phenol ethoxylate
Risks
Contact and ingestion may cause irritation and burns. Inhalation may cause lung damage.
Spermicide and xenoestrogen.
ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers. Insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons.
pH (5% aqueous solution) = 6.0 - 8.0.
| Composition | C14H22O(C2H4O)n |
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| CAS | 9002-93-1 |
| Melting Point | 6 |
| Density | 1.067 |
| Molecular Weight | 624 (avg.) |
| Boiling Point | > 200 |
| Flash point | 251C (484F) |
Resources and Citations
- Caring for your Collections, Arthur W Schulz (ed.), Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , New York, 1992
- Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6858
- Molecular Probe: www.probes.com/probes/legal/html
- Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog
- Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
- Meredith Montague, contributed information, 1998
- Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998