Chemical Properties
Liquid
Uses
Ethosperse(R) LA-23 is a high HLB, ethoxylated, nonionic ether of lauryl alcohol with broad pH stability. It is suggested for use as emulsifier in cosmetics to add body and texture (humectant) and in household products. Product Data Sheet
Uses
Ethosperse(R) LA-4 is a medium range HLB, ethoxylated, nonionic ether of lauryl alcohol with broad range pH stability. It is suggested for use as an emulsifier in cosmetics to add body and texture (humectant), in household products and in lubricants.
Uses
Solvent; nonionic emulsifier; pharmaceutic aid (surfactant); spermaticide.
General Description
Clear colorless to light yellow viscous liquid. Colorless at 266°F; brown at 644°F. Bland odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Fire Hazard
Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether is combustible.
Production Methods
The method for producing a Polyoxyethylene Lauryl Ether, which comprises a sulfation step wherein an ethylene oxide addition product of an alkyl alcohol having 8-22 carbon atoms is reacted with an SO3-containing gas, thereby obtaining a sulfated product of the ethylene oxide addition product, and a neutralization step wherein the sulfated product is neutralized, thereby obtaining a sulfate. The ethylene oxide addition product contains from 0.01% by mass to 1% by mass (inclusive) of an alkali metal hydroxide relative to the total mass of the ethylene oxide addition product.
Brand name
Brij 30 (ICI Americas).
Flammability and Explosibility
Notclassified
Biochem/physiol Actions
Brij? L23 also referred to as Brij 35 or Polyoxyethylene (23) lauryl ether is a non-ionic detergent that lowers the non-specific protein adsorption and reduces electroosmotic pumping drastically. This allows the pH to be varied without adversely affecting the flow rate. It also used as a nonionic surfactant that decreases the absorbance of the blank, inhibits turbidity as well as provides linearity.
Toxics Screening Level
The initial threshold screening level (ITSL) for polyoxyethylene lauryl ether is 12 μg/m3 based on an annual averaging time.