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15S7

TERGITOL™

Type 15-S-7

Sustainability features

Synonym(s):

Secondary alcohol ethoxylate

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NACRES:
NA.25
UNSPSC Code:
12161900
eCl@ss:
32039090
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description

non-ionic

Quality Segment

type

Type 15-S-7

product category

detergents

form

liquid

mol wt

508 g/mol

sustainability

Sustainability features

CMC

38 ppm

transition temp

pour point 1 °C, cloud point 37 °C

HLB

12.1

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is a biodegradable surfactant and is aligned with the 10th principle of Green Chemistry "Design for Degradation".

Tergitol 15-S-7 is a linear non-ionic surfactant that is a secondary ethoxylated alcohol. It is compatible with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants.

Application

Tergitol™ 15-S-7 has been used:
  • To study the synergistic effect of Tergitol 15-S-7 and AOT (dioctyl sulfosuccinate) on bacterial oxidation of alkanes in crude oils
  • In cloud-point extraction technique to extract polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from aqueous solutions
  • Along with MgSO4 in anolyte reservoir for electrokinetic experiments
  • As a very efficient surfactant in removing non-polar oil
  • To study the phase behavior of surfactant-brine–oil system, which is desired for enhanced oil recovery

Features and Benefits

  • Excellent formulation & handling properties
  • Superior wetting & rinseability
  • Low odor
  • Narrow gel range

Legal Information

TERGITOL is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow

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Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H315,H318

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

Flash Point (°F)

469.4 °F - open cup

Flash Point (°C)

243 °C - open cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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