T-Det® N 9.5 is an anhydrous liquid nonionic surface-active agent produced by the reaction of nonylphenol with 9.5 moles of ethylene oxide. Non-ionics are stable, non-corrosive products in an anhydrous state and are used in agricultural chemicals, dry cleaning, emulsifier, leather processing, metal processing, petroleum products, and paper processing.

Chemical Name: 4-Nonylphenol, branched, ethoxylated 1 - 2.5 moles ethoxylated, Glycols, polyethylene-polypropylene, Nonylphenol

CAS Number: 127087-87-0

Chemical Family: Ethoxylates

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Conflict minerals-free, Food Allergen-free, GMO-free, GenX-free, Heavy Metal-free, Irradiation-free, Melamine-free, No Added PFAS, Not Tested on Animals, PFOA-free, PFOS-free, Palm Oil-free, Pesticide-free, Preservative-free, SVHC Chemicals-free

Certifications & Compliance: California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010, Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG), Directive 2002/95/EC, EPA Registered, RoHS Compliant

Applicable Processes: Leather Manufacturing, Oil Recovery, Paper Deinking, Textile Dyeing, Textile Sizing, Textiles Manufacturing

Synonyms: 4-(2,6-Dimethylheptyl)Phenol

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Applicable Processes
Application Technique
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Agriculture : can be used as an emulsifier and wetting agent in preparation of agricultural toxicant formulations.
  • Paper Processing : a superior rewetting agent for increasing the absorbency of paper towels, blotting paper and other absorbent papers. Other uses include de-inking, de-resination, felt washing, leveling colors, pitch control and re-pulping.
  • Wetting Agent : a superior wetting agent and rewetting agent for general applications: dust settling, corrosion inhibitors, metal cleaners, and pickling, “wetter water” for fire fighting.
  • Detergents & Cleaning Specialties : versatile in formulating a variety of household and industrial cleaning products such as all purpose liquid detergents, controlled foaming heavy duty laundry detergents, abrasive cleaners, silver polishes, copper cleaners, floor cleaners, porcelain cleaners, window cleaners, and waterless hand cleaners. Industrial applications include acid cleaners, alkaline soak tank cleaners, soak tank cleaners, and electrolytic cleaners.
  • Textiles : successfully used for scouring textiles in all stages of manufacture. The wetting ability, emulsifying properties and dispersing action makes it valuable in other textile applications such as bleaching, desizing, dyeing, printing, soaping, carbonizing and as an emulsifier for polyethylene.
  • Petroleum : used in water floods of secondary oil recovering operations.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear, colorless
Compatible with
Anionic surfactants
Stable in
Bases, Acids, Salts
Insoluble in
Mineral oil, Kerosene, Stoddard solvent
Soluble in
Water, Ethanol, Toluene, Xylene, Ethylene glycol, Carbon tetrachloride, HAN, Butyl cellosolve
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity100%
Ethylene Oxide Content9.5Moles-
Water Contentmax. 0.5%CLI-WATER
HLB Value13.1--
Pour Point41.0°F-
Cloud Point134 - 140°F
pH (at 1% in Water)5 - 7--
Colormax. 100-APHA
HydrophobeNonylphenol

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Toxicity Information

This product is regarded as non-hazardous. However, it is considered to possess low acute oral and skin penetration. It should not be used in products for internal use.

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage, Stability and Handling Information
  • T-Det “N” non-ionics are stable non- corrosive products in an anhydrous state.
  • They can be stored in plain steel tanks with piping, valves, and pumps of the same metal.
  • Aqueous solutions of T-Det “N” surfactants must be stored in stainless steel or plastic lined tanks.
  • The nonyl phenol-ethylene oxide adducts are slightly hydroscopic.
  • Where it is necessary to guard against atmospheric moisture pick-up, an inert gas blanket may be used.
  • It should not be mixed with concentrated oxidizing or reducing agents since the mixture of these compounds with organic compounds could form a potentially explosive mixture.