POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL TRIMETHYLNONYL ETHER

Synonym(s):Alcohols, C_12-14 secondary, ethoxylated;Secondary alcohol ethoxylate 31EO

Tergitol?has been used as a surfactant to study its influence on the formation of multi-phase micro-emulsions.

Tergitol^? 15-S-7 has been used:

To study the synergistic effect of Tergitol 15-S-7 and AOT (dioctyl sulfosuccinate) on bacterial oxidation of alkanes in crude oils
In cloud-point extraction technique to extract polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from aqueous solutions
Along with MgSO₄ in anolyte reservoir for electrokinetic experiments
As a very efficient surfactant in removing non-polar oil
To study the phase behavior of surfactant-brine–oil system, which is desired for enhanced oil recovery

This product is a biodegradable surfactant and is aligned with the 10^th principle of Green Chemistry "Design for Degradation".

Density	1.04 g/mL at 20 °C
EPA Substance Registry System	Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated (84133-50-6)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.