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Identification

Name:
Octoxynol-1; Polyethylene glycol (16) octyl phenyl ether
Synonyms:
  • alfa-[(1,1,3,3-tetrametilbutil)fenil]-omega-hidroxi-poli(oxi-1,2-etanodiil)
  • Octilfenoletoxilato
  • Octoxinol-1
  • Polietilen glicol (16) octil fenil eter
  • Glicoles, polietileno, mono((1,1,3,3- tetrametilbutil)fenil) eter
CAS:
9036-19-5
Uses:
degreaser detergent solvent pesticide cleaner adjuvant

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