Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(2-propylheptyl)-ω-hydroxy-
- Nonionic surfactants
- CAS 160875-66-1
- IUPAC: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(2-propylheptyl)-ω-hydroxy-
Eye Damage Category 1 (H318) at neat concentration. At product-level dilution below 3%, the mixture classification typically reduces to Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) per GHS additive dilution rules.
A nonionic alcohol ethoxylate surfactant based on 2-propylheptanol (a C10 Guerbet alcohol). Used as a wetting and emulsifying agent in silicone-water emulsion products. Classified as Eye Damage Category 1 (H318) at neat concentration, but at typical product-use concentrations below 3%, the mixture classification reduces to Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319). This is an environmentally preferable alternative to nonylphenol ethoxylates, with confirmed biodegradability.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- no
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 4/5
2 products contain this
303 Products 303 Aerospace Protectant (32 oz)Prop 65dashboard-protectant
303 Products 303 Automotive Protectant (16 oz)Prop 65dashboard-protectant
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