Surfactants
REACH
Octaethyleneglycol monododecyl ether
CAS Number
3055-98-9
EC Number
696-071-6
What is Octaethyleneglycol monododecyl ether?
Octaethyleneglycol monododecyl ether (CAS 3055-98-9) is a nonionic ethoxylated alcohol surfactant with a C12 hydrophobic tail and an eight-unit ethylene oxide chain. Also marketed as Akypo Rox RLM22.
Where is Octaethyleneglycol monododecyl ether used?
- Personal care: emulsion stabiliser and spreadability improver in creams and lotions
- Textile and paper processing: substrate wetting and dye penetration for uniform treatment baths
- Water treatment and industrial cleaning: degreasing
- Printing and packaging: ink dispersion and surface modification for adhesion and print quality
- It removes oils and particulates from surfaces and process streams.
Commercial specifications
- High-purity grades for personal care and specialty formulation
- Drum and IBC quantities for industrial procurement
Other Names (Synonyms)
Akypo rox rlm22|2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol|C12E8
What are the physical properties of Octaethyleneglycol monododecyl ether?
Melting Point 30.6-30.9 °C
Boiling Point 585.5±45.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 0.984～0.992g/ml (35℃)
Flash Point 32 °C
Appearance colourless solid
Color White to Off-White
Form Solid
Water Solubility water: soluble
Refractive Index 1.449～1.455 (35℃/D)
How is Octaethyleneglycol monododecyl ether classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Octaethyleneglycol monododecyl ether?
HS Code 2909.49.6000
Storage Class 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK (Germany) 3