T-Det® XH is a polyalkalene glycol monobutyl ether surface active agent primarily used as an emulsifier and dispersing agent in a variety of industrial applications. It can be used as a pigment, paper coating, and polymer dispersant, as well as a binder and surfactant in powdered products due to its high freeze point. Additionally, it is classified as an intermediate in the manufacturing of iodophors for germicidal cleaners.

Chemical Name: Oxirane, Methyl-, Polymer with Oxirane, Mono[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl] Ether

CAS Number: 85637-75-8

Functions: Binder & Resin, Dispersant, Emulsifier, Intermediate, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Glycidyl Ethers

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Animal Products-free, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)-free, Conflict Minerals-free, Food Allergen-free, GenX-free, Heavy Metal-free, Irradiation-free, Listed in California Prop 65, Melamine-free, No Added Per & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), Non-Hazardous, Not Tested on Animals, Palm Oil-free, Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)-free, Pesticide-free, Preservative-free, Radioactive-free, Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Chemicals-free

Certifications & Compliance: California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010, Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG), Directive 2002/95/EC, EPA Registered, RoHS Compliant

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This product can be used as a pigment, paper coating, and polymer dispersant. T-Det®  XH can be used as a binder and surfactant in powdered products because of its high freeze point. It is also classified as an intermediate in the manufacturing of iodophors for germicidal cleaners.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Compatible with
Cationic surfactants, Anionic surfactants
Stable in
Bases, Acids, Salts
Soluble in
Water (at 20ºC)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pour Pointmin. 100°F-
Activitymin. 99.75%-
Average Molecular Weight3500.0--
Cloud Point (at 1% Aqueous)98°C
Solidification Point50.0°C-
HLB Valuemin. 17
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.041 - 1.048--
pH5 - 7--
Soluble inWater--
Flash Pointmin. 100°C-
Explosive LimitsNot explosive--
Oxidising PropertiesNot oxidizing--
ColorOff-white--
Physical StateSolid--
AppearanceWaxy--

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Toxicity Information

This product is regarded as non-hazardous. However, it is considered to possess low acute oral and skin penetration toxicity. It should not be used in products for internal use.

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This product should not be mixed with concentrated oxidizing or reducing agents since the mixtures of these compounds with organic compounds could form a potentially explosive mixture.