T-Det® XH is a polyalkalene glycol monobutyl ether surface active agent primarily used as an emulsifier and dispersing agent in a variety of industrial applications. It can be used as a pigment, paper coating, and polymer dispersant, as well as a binder and surfactant in powdered products due to its high freeze point. Additionally, it is classified as an intermediate in the manufacturing of iodophors for germicidal cleaners.

Chemical Name: Oxirane, Methyl-, Polymer with Oxirane, Mono[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl] Ether

CAS Number: 85637-75-8

Functions: Dispersant, Emulsifier, Intermediate, Solubilizer

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

Labeling Claims: APE-free, 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, Non-Hazardous, Not Tested on Animals, PFOA-free, PFOS-free, Palm Oil-free, Pesticide-free, Preservative-free, Radioactive-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

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This product can be used as a pigment, paper coating, and polymer dispersant. T-Det®  XH can be used as a binder and surfactant in powdered products because of its high freeze point. It is also classified as an intermediate in the manufacturing of iodophors for germicidal cleaners.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Semi Solid
Compatible with
Cationic surfactants, Anionic surfactants
Stable in
Bases, Acids, Salts
Soluble in
Water (at 20ºC)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pour Pointmin. 100°F-
Activitymin. 99.75%-
Specific Gravity (at 40ºC)1.034--
Average Molecular Weight3500.0--
Cloud Point (at 1% Aqueous)98°C
pH (at 10% Aqueous)4 - 7--
Solidification Point50.0°C-
Flash Point90 - 100°CPensky Martens Closed-Cup
HLB Valuemin. 17

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Toxicity Information

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

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Handling Information

This product should not be mixed with concentrated oxidizing or reducing agents since the mixtures of these compounds with organic compounds could form a potentially explosive mixture.