Cetomacrogol 1000
 The structure of polyethylene glycol hexadecyl ether with 20 polyethylene glycol units | |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Polyethylene glycol hexadecyl ether | |
| Other names
polyoxyethylene cetyl ether Brij 58 Brij 56 Brij 52 | |
| Identifiers | |
| 9004-95-9 | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.105.524 |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | MSDS |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Cetomacrogol 1000 is the tradename for polyethylene glycol hexadecyl ether, which is nonionic surfactant produced by the ethoxylation of cetyl alcohol to give a material with the general formula HO(C2H4O)nC16H33. Several grades of this material are available depending of the level of ethoxylation performed, with repeat units (n) of polyethylene glycol varying between 2 and 20. It is used as a solubilizer and emulsifying agent in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, often as an ointment base, and also as a research tool. It is used as O/W emulsifier for creams/lotions; Wetting agent in sticks; Conforms to BP specifications. Use 0.5-5%.
See also
- Isoceteth-20 - a similar material made using iso-cetyl alcohol
References
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