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Brij® 93

average Mn ~357

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, Polyoxyethylene (2) oleyl ether

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Linear Formula:
C18H35(OCH2CH2)nOH, n~2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
356.58
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor pressure

0.26 psi ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

form

liquid

mol wt

average Mn ~357

refractive index

n20/D 1.462 (lit.)

density

0.912 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

HLB

4

SMILES string

O(CCO)CCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C20H40O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19-22-20-18-21/h9-10,21H,2-8,11-20H2,1H3/b10-9-

InChI key

KWVPFECTOKLOBL-KTKRTIGZSA-N

General description

Brij® 93 is a non-ionic surfactant which has a polar group in the form of polyoxyethylene that is separated by the polyethylene chains. Its molecular structure includes polyethylene glycol (PEG) single chain. It is slightly soluble in water and has a hydrophobic nature.

Legal Information

Brij is a registered trademark of Croda International PLC

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

>464.0 °F - Equilibrium method

Flash Point(C)

> 240 °C - Equilibrium method

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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