Igepal
Description
[Rhodia, Inc] A registered trademark for a series of nonionic surfactants composed of alkylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanols. Igepal® surfactants are pale yellow viscous liquids. A 5% aqueous solution of Igepal® CA has a pH of 7-9. They are effective detergents, wetting agents and emulsifiers and have been used to remove tarnish from silver. However, alkylphenol ethoxylate compounds, like Igepal® and Triton® X, are xenoestrogens and should be handled with caution. Nonoxynol-9 (same as Igepal® CA-630) is also used as a spermicide.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Igepal® CA-630; Igepal CA-630; Nonoxynol-9
Other Properties
Miscible in water, ethanol and acetone. Soluble in benzene, toluene. Insoluble in ligroin.
| Density | 1.0595 |
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Hazards and Safety
Contact will cause irritation to skin, and eyes. Extremely hazardous. Handle carefully and dispose as hazardous waste.
Talas: MSDS for Igepal CA-630
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Caring for your Collections, Arthur W Schulz (ed.), Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , New York, 1992
- Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997