oleth-40

poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-9-(Z)-octadecenyl-.omega.-hydroxy (40 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS: 9004-98-2 (C2 H4 O)mult-C18 H36 O

CAS Numbers EINECS Numbers Food Additives - Indirect

Identification

Name	oleth-40
CAS Number	9004-98-2
FDA UNII	Search
Molecular Formula	(C2 H4 O)mult-C18 H36 O

Regulatory

FDA Mainterm (IAUFC)

9004-98-2 ; PEG OLEYL ETHER

Physical Properties

Assay	95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed	No

Cosmetic Information

CosIng	cosmetic data
Cosmetic Uses	cleansing agents

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral Toxicity	intraperitoneal-rat LD50 235 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicity	Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity	Not determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Category	emulsifiers
Recommendation for oleth-40 usage levels up to	not for fragrance use.
Recommendation for oleth-40 flavor usage levels up to	not for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

hetoxol ol-40 2-[(Z)- octadec-9-enoxy]ethanol (peg-40) peg-40 oleyl ether poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-9-(Z)-octadecenyl-.omega.-hydroxy (40 mol EO average molar ratio) polyethylene glycol (40) oleyl ether polyoxyethylene (40) oleyl alcohol ether polyoxyethylene (40) oleyl ether Try the PubMed Search.