- INCI Name:Nonoxynol-9
- Functions:Dispersant, Emulsifier, Surfactant (Nonionic), Co-Emulsifier, Detergent, Defoamer, Co-Emulsifier, Dispersant, Surfactant, Anti-Foaming Agent
- Synonyms:Nonylphenol Ethoxylate, 26-(4-Nonylphenoxy)-3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-octaoxahexacosan-1-ol, 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-Octaoxahexacosan-1-ol, 26-(4-nonylphenoxy)-, 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-Octaoxahexacosan-1-ol, 26-(p -nonylphenoxy)-, Nonaethylene Glycol Mono(p -nonylphenyl) Ether, Nonaethylene Glycol P -nonylphenyl Ether, P -Nonylphenol Nonaethoxylate
IGEPAL CO-430 is a nonionic surfactant used as a defoaming agent in low-foaming detergents and cold-water cleaners. It also functions as a dispersing agent for petroleum oils and as a co-emulsifier in nonionic surfactant blends. It has applications in paper processing, industrial metal cleaning, and textile applications.