Triton X-100
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
Other Properties
Soluble in water, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers. Insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons.
pH (5% aqueous solution) = 6.0 - 8.0.
| Composition | C14H22O(C2H4O)n |
|---|---|
| CAS | 9002-93-1 |
| Melting Point | 6 |
| Density | 1.067 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 624 (avg.) |
| Boiling Point | > 200 |
Hazards and Safety
Contact and ingestion may cause irritation and burns. Inhalation may cause lung damage.
Spermicide and xenoestrogen.
Flash point = 251C (484F)
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
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