Surfactants
REACH
Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether
CAS Number
60828-78-6
EC Number
612-043-8
Industries: Textiles, Leather & Paper
What is Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether?
Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether (CAS 60828-78-6), commercially recognized as Tergitol TMN-10, is a nonionic surfactant.
Where is Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether used?
- Industrial and household cleaning: low-foaming surfactant
- Hard surface cleaners and degreasers: cuts through grease and oils without heavy residue
- Textile and leather processing: improves dye penetration and fiber wetting during scouring and finishing
- Agricultural formulations: emulsifier and spreader-sticker in crop protection products
- Personal care: supports emulsification in rinse-off formulations with controlled foam and skin compatibility
- It improves active ingredient coverage on leaf surfaces.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging ranges from drums to intermediate bulk containers.
Other Names (Synonyms)
RefChem:865218|2-(2,6,8-trimethylnonan-4-yloxy)ethanol|Tergitol(r) tmn-10|Ethanol, 2-[[3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl]oxy]-|Ethylene glycol mono-2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyl ether|Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-[3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl]-ω-hydroxy-|Trimethylnonanol polyethylene glycol
What are the physical properties of Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether?
Density 1.04 g/mL at 20 °C
Flash Point 130 °C
Form liquid
Water Solubility water: freely soluble at20°C (visual)
How is Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Polyethylene glycol trimethylnonyl ether?
UN Number 3082
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 3