steareth-20
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Identification
| Name | steareth-20 |
| IUPAC | 2-octadecoxyethanol (peg-20) |
| CAS Number | 9005-00-9 |
| FDA UNII | 9S6835LUBD |
| Molecular Formula | (C2 H4 O)mult-C18 H38 O |
| Nikkaji Number | J110.984G |
| XlogP3 | 8.40 (est) |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 9005-00-9 ; PEG STEARYL ETHER |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 413.00 to 414.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 7.966 (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | cleansing agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | none |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 25000 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, surfactants |
| Recommendation for steareth-20 usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for steareth-20 flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
ECSA Chemicals
Human Chemistry
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
brij 78
brij S20
hetoxol STA-20
lipocol S-20
nikkol BS-20
2-
octadecoxyethanol(peg-20)
peg-20 stearyl ether
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
polyethylene glycol (20) stearyl ether
polyoxyethylene (20) stearyl alcohol ether
polyoxyethylene (20) stearyl ether
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