Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate

Nonionic surfactants
CAS 9043-30-5

Harmful if swallowed (H302, ATE oral 500 mg/kg). Causes serious eye damage (H318). No skin sensitization or respiratory hazard classification.

Tridecyl alcohol ethoxylate (CAS 9043-30-5) is a nonionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and wetting agent in iron removers, degreasers, and general cleaning formulations. It carries H302 (harmful if swallowed) and H318 (serious eye damage) classifications at neat concentration. In finished products, it contributes to the overall eye-damage classification when present alongside other Eye Dam. 1 ingredients.

Health & environment profile

VOC: no
Prop 65 listed: no
Asthmagen: no
EPA Safer Choice: no
Aquatic toxicity: yes
Biodegradable: yes
Bioaccumulative: no
Persistent: no
Ozone depleting: no
Microplastic: no
PFAS: no
Env. score: 5/5

Purpose: Nonionic surfactant and emulsifier in iron removers, degreasers, and cleaning formulations

1 product contain this

Gtechniq W6 Iron and General Fallout Remover
iron-remover

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