- Functions:Surfactant, Anti-Freeze Agent, Emulsifier, Fuel Additive, Surfactant (Nonionic)
- Synonyms:(p-t-Octylphenoxy)polyethoxyethanol, Ortho-Gynol, p-tert-Octylphenoxy polyethoxyethanol, p-tert-Octylphenoxypolyoxyethanol, Poly(oxyethylene) p-tert-octylphenyl ether, Polyethylene glycol mono(4-octylphenyl) ether, Polyethylene glycol mono(4-tert-octylphenyl) ether, Polyethylene glycol mono(p-tert-octylphenyl) ether, Polyethylene glycol mono[p-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl] ether, Polyethylene glycol octylphenol ether, Polyethylene glycol p-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl ether, Polyethylene glycol p-octylphenol ether, Polyethylene glycol p-octylphenyl ether, Polyethylene glycol p-tert-octylphenol ether, Polyethylene glycol p-tert-octylphenyl ether, Polyethylene oxide-p-tert-octylphenyl ether, Polyoxyethylene glycol-p-tert-octylphenyl ether, Polyoxyethylene mono(octylphenyl) ether, α-[p-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)
IGEPAL CA-520 is a nonionic surfactant that facilitates emulsification of non-polar hydrocarbon solvents and oils. Its applications encompass solvent emulsion cleaners, dry cleaning detergents, anti-icing additives for automotive gasoline, emulsifiers for pesticides, and floor polishes. It falls under the category of octyl phenol ethoxylates.