Chemical Properties
solid
Uses
Pharmaceutic aid (surfactant).
Uses
Brij O10 has been used in a study to assess the aqueous surfactant two-phase systems for the continuous countercurrent cloud point extraction.
brand name
Brij 96 (ICI Americas); Brij 97 (ICI Americas).
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.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Safety Profile
Mildly toxic by ingestion. Whenheated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating fumes.
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal route.Some glycol ether compounds may have dangeroushuman reproductive effects. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.See also GLYCOL ETHERS
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Askin and eye irritant. When heated to decomposition itemits acrid smoke.
