laureth-5
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Identification
| Name | laureth-5 |
| IUPAC | 2-[2-[2-[2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol |
| CAS Number | 3055-95-6 |
| EINECS | 221-281-8 |
| FDA UNII | Q9F4A7XYE8 |
| Molecular Formula | C22 H46 O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 406.60382000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J151.207B |
| XlogP3 | 4.50 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 486.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 479.00 °F. TCC ( 248.10 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.620 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 11.31 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | surfactants |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-mouse LD > 508 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', 'BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)\nBEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA\nBEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENT']
Safety in Use
| Category | emulsifiers, surfactants |
| Recommendation for laureth-5 usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for laureth-5 flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-[2-[2-[2-(2-
dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
emulgen 106
nikkol BL-5SY
peg-5 lauryl ether
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
polyethylene glycol (5) lauryl ether
polyethylene glycol (5) monolauryl ether
polyoxyethylene (5) lauryl ether
polyoxyethylene (5) monolauryl ether
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