ceteth-2
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
Identification
| Name | ceteth-2 |
| CAS Number | 9004-95-9 |
| FDA UNII | WP14KA7G07 |
| Molecular Formula | (C2 H4 O)mult-C16 H34 O |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 9004-95-9 ; POLYOXYETHYLATED (MIN. 3 MOLS) CETYL ALCOHOL |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 0.1055 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | surfactant - emulsifying |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | none |
| Substantivity | 400 Hour(s) |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 2500 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 ceteth-2 usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for ceteth-2 flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
brij 52
brij C2
britex C 20
hetoxol CA-2
lipocol C-2
nikkol BC-2
peg-2 cetyl ether
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
polyethylene glycol (2) cetyl ether
polyoxyethylene (2) cetyl alcohol ether
polyoxyethylene (2) cetyl ether
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