Brij™ C20 is an ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol based on cetyl alcohol chemistry. This naturally derived surfactant provides several functional benefits, such as excellent wetting properties and high foaming, making it suitable for a variety of applications. These applications include fabric and laundry care as well as industrial and institutional cleaning.

CAS Number: 9004-95-9

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Co-Emulsifier, Detergent, Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates, Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohols

Certifications & Compliance: Detergent Ingredient Database (DID List), Halal, RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice, USDA BioPreferred

Synonyms: Cetyl alcohol ethoxylate, Cetyl poly(oxyethylene) ether, Cetyl polyethylene glycol, Ethoxylated cetyl alcohol, Ethoxylated hexadecyl alcohol, Hexadecanol poly(oxyethylene) ether, Hexadecylpoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol, Oxyethylenated hexadecyl alcohol, PEG cetyl ether, PEG monocetyl ether, POE cetyl ether, POE monohexadecyl ether, Poly(ethylene glcyol) monohexadecyl ether, Poly(oxyethylene) cetyl ether, Poly(oxyethylene) hexadecylether, Poly(oxyethylene) monocetyl ether, Poly(oxyethylene) monohexadecyl ether, Poly(oxyethylene) palmityl ether, Polyethoxylated hexadecanol, Polyethylene glycol cetyl ether, Polyethylene glycol hexadecyl ether, Polyethylene glycol monocetyl ether, Polyethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether, Polyethylene glycol monopalmityl ether, Polyethylene glycol palmityl ether, Polyethylene oxide cetyl ether, Polyethylene oxide hexadecyl ether, Polyoxyethylene cetyl alcohol ether, Polyoxyethylene ether of cetyl alcohol, Polyoxyethylene glycol monocetyl ether, Polyoxythylene cetyl ether, α-Hexadecyl-ω-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-Hydroxy-ω-cetylpoly(ethylene oxide)

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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
9004-95-9
EC No.
500-014-1

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Background

The BRIJ SERIES of surfactants are polyoxyethylene vegetable-based fatty ethers derived from lauryl, cetyl, stearyl and oleyl alcohols. BRIJ surfactants are stable to acids and alkalies beyond the pH range that ester type emulsifiers can withstand. Hence, the BRIJ SERIES are useful for emulsifying fats and oils in highly acidic or alkaline media. The series contains both hydrophilic and lipophilic products. Depending on the HLB, BRIJ surfactants can be used to form either oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions or water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions, solubilize oils and improve wetting. These products are widely used in personal care, fiber finish and HI&I cleaning, crop protection, paints and coatings, adhesives and other industrial applications

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
  • Fabric & Laundry Care
  • Industrial & Institutional Cleaning

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HLB Value12.9

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility and solubilisation

The water solubility of memtærs in each series increases with degree the of ethoxylation. Thus, the higher ethoxylates such as Bij 020, C20, CS20 and S20 are soluble in water and insoluble in mineral oil and other non-polar solvents. The lower ethoxylates such as Brij L4, 02 and S2 are soluble in mineral oil and other non- polar solvents, but are insoluble in water.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America