Merck, 15S9-4L, TERGITOL™

General description
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Tergitol™ 15-S-9 is a linear non-ionic surfactant that is a secondary ethoxylated alcohol. This clear liquid surfactant is compatible with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants.
Application
Tergitol™ 15-S-9 has been used:
To synthesize thermally stable mesoporous alumina
To synthesize porous TiO₂
Along with SDS, ethanol and water for continuous phase preparations in electrospray emulsification
In the synthesis of Lath-like γ-alumina and boehmite nanofibers

Tergitol has been used as a surfactant to study its influence on the formation of multi-phase micro-emulsions.
Features and Benefits
Superior detergency
Rapid dissolution & good rinseability
Excellent formulation & handling properties
Narrow gel range
Readily biodegradable (OECD 301E)
Low odor

Legal Information
TERGITOL is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow