Butoxypolypropylene glycol
Synonyms
PPG Butyl ether;
Polyoxypropylene butyl ether;
Polypropylene glycol butyl ether;
Butoxy polypropylene glycol;
Poly(oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)), alpha-butyl-omega-hydroxy-;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 9003-13-8
EINECS: 500-003-1
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: (C3H6O)n.C4H10O
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Solubility insoluble in water to soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
dog intravenous LDLo |
75mg/kg[1] |
|
guinea pig oral LD50 |
2460mg/kg[1] |
|
guinea pig oral LD50 |
6800mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
6700mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit intravenous LD50 |
88mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit oral LD50 |
3300mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit oral LD50 |
23700mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit oral LD50 |
23900mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
> 20mL/kg[1] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
21.2mL/kg[1] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
13340mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
18800mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit subcutaneous LD50 |
3600mg/kg[1] |
|
rat intratracheal LD |
> 2mL/kg[1] |
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
320mg/kg[1] |
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
810mg/kg[1] |
|
rat intravenous LD50 |
190mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
11.2mL/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
34mL/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
5840mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
8900mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
9100mg/kg[1] |
|
rat subcutaneous LD50 |
25900mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing, wetting, permeating, lubricating, cleansing abilities. Low foaming. Performance is related to PO number.
Synthesis
Obtained that butyl alcohol reacts with propylene oxide.
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as solubilizing agent.
Use as cleansing agent.
Use as solvent.
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.
2, Textile
Wetting agent, permeating agent, leveling agent in textile, dye, leather, chemical fiber.
3, Personal care products
Conditioning agent in personal care products.
Product members
PPG-2 Butyl ether;
PPG-3 Butyl ether (CAS: 55934-93-5; EINECS: 259-910-3);
PPG-4 Butyl ether;
PPG-5 Butyl ether;
PPG-9 Butyl ether;
PPG-12 Butyl ether;
PPG-14 Butyl ether;
PPG-15 Butyl ether;
PPG-16 Butyl ether;
PPG-17 Butyl ether;
PPG-18 Butyl ether;
PPG-20 Butyl ether;
PPG-22 Butyl ether;
PPG-24 Butyl ether;
PPG-26 Butyl ether;
PPG-30 Butyl ether;
PPG-33 Butyl ether;
PPG-40 Butyl ether;
PPG-52 Butyl ether;
PPG-53 Butyl ether;
PPG-90 Butyl ether;
PPG-120 Butyl ether;
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 9003-13-8, Butoxypolypropylene glycol
Update: 20130929(1); 20191104(2);