Cetomacrogol 1000

Cetomacrogol 1000

The structure of polyethylene glycol hexadecyl ether with 20 polyethylene glycol units
Names
IUPAC name
Polyethylene glycol hexadecyl ether
Other names
polyoxyethylene cetyl ether
Brij 58
Brij 56
Brij 52
Identifiers
9004-95-9
ECHA InfoCard 100.105.524
Hazards
Safety data sheet MSDS
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cetomacrogol 1000 is the tradename for polyethylene glycol hexadecyl ether, which is nonionic surfactant produced by the ethoxylation of cetyl alcohol to give a material with the general formula HO(C2H4O)nC16H33. Several grades of this material are available depending of the level of ethoxylation performed, with repeat units (n) of polyethylene glycol varying between 2 and 20. It is used as a solubilizer and emulsifying agent in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, often as an ointment base, and also as a research tool. It is used as O/W emulsifier for creams/lotions; Wetting agent in sticks; Conforms to BP specifications. Use 0.5-5%.

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