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Octylphenyl Polyethylene Glycol (famously benchmarked as Triton X-100 analog) is a non-ionic surfactant composed of a hydrophobic 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)-phenyl group linked to a hydrophilic polyethylene glycol chain. It offers exceptional emulsification, wetting, and detergent power without ionizing in aqueous solutions.
Featuring a typical Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) value of 13.5 and a cloud point of ~65°C, this surfactant provides ultra-low surface tension reduction and controlled foaming. Low peroxide variants prevent denaturation in delicate biological samples and cell lysis assays.
With strict EU REACH authorizations and global ESG shifts towards sustainable surfactant blends, strategic sourcing demands suppliers with verified low-trace impurities, robust REACH dossier coverage, and reliable eco-friendly alternative roadmaps.
Analyzing regulatory shifts, high-purity diagnostic needs, and market demands driving next-generation surfactant procurement.
In the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics sectors, standard technical-grade Octylphenyl Polyethylene Glycol is no longer sufficient. Demand has shifted sharply toward ultra-pure grades containing less than 5 µmol/mL peroxide levels. High peroxide content causes unintended oxidation of proteins and cellular components during nucleic acid extraction and enzyme isolation. Enterprise suppliers must deliver lot-to-lot consistency verified by HPLC and gas chromatography.
In the European Union, Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPEs) fall under REACH Annex XIV restrictions due to environmental degradation concerns into octylphenols. Consequently, international procurement teams require suppliers who can provide dual solutions: ultra-pure compliant OPEs for exempt applications (such as in-vitro diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and essential research) alongside bio-based, readily biodegradable non-ionic alternatives for general detergent and industrial coating lines.
While Western Europe and North America focus heavily on medical and high-end electronic cleaning applications, rapid industrialization across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East continues to drive bulk demand for Octylphenyl Polyethylene Glycol in emulsion polymerization, agrochemical emulsifiers, and heavy-duty industrial surface cleaning.
B2B buyers sourcing Octylphenyl Polyethylene Glycol must evaluate chemical suppliers not only on per-ton pricing, but on batch trace-metal control, free ethylene oxide levels (<1 ppm), and regulatory dossier backing. Strategic partnerships with integrated manufacturers provide guaranteed allocation during supply chain disruptions.
From molecular biology cell lysis to high-precision semiconductor processing.
| Property / Parameter | Standard Technical Grade | High-Purity IVD / Bio-Grade | Testing Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS Registry Number | 9002-93-1 | 9002-93-1 | CAS Standard Identification |
| Appearance (25°C) | Clear, light yellow liquid | Colorless to clear viscous liquid | Visual Inspection |
| Active Matter Content (%) | ≥ 99.0% | ≥ 99.5% | HPLC / Titration |
| HLB Value (Hydrophilic Balance) | 13.4 – 13.6 | 13.5 | Theoretical calculation |
| Cloud Point (1% in H₂O) | 63.0°C – 67.0°C | 64.0°C – 66.0°C | ASTM D2024 |
| Peroxide Content (μeq/g) | ≤ 50 | ≤ 3.0 (Ultra-low) | Iodometric Titration |
| pH (5% Aqueous Solution) | 5.5 – 7.5 | 6.0 – 7.5 | pH Meter |
Used extensively as a cell-permeabilizing agent and virus-inactivating surfactant. Its precise micellar formation facilitates gentle lysis of cellular membranes while keeping fragile intracellular proteins intact during immunoassay (ELISA) preparation and PCR testing protocols.
Acts as a non-ionic wetting agent in ultra-clean wafer surface treatments, PCB etching formulations, and precision optical glass degreasing. Leaves zero ionic residue when processed through deionized water rinse cycles.
Functions as a primary stabilizer and emulsifier in acrylic, vinyl-acrylic, and styrene-butadiene latex polymerizations. Improves mechanical stability, freeze-thaw resistance, and pigment dispersion in architectural coatings.
Serves as a crucial co-surfactant and adjuvant in pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide formulations. Enhances foliage wetting, spray coverage, and systemic penetration of active crop protection ingredients.
Provides superior grease removal, oil-water phase separation, and surface wetting in heavy-duty industrial machinery degreasers, vehicle washing compounds, and textile processing baths.
Tailored ethoxylation degrees (from 4 to 40 moles of EO) engineered to meet precise customer requirements for cloud point tuning, foaming properties, and targeted HLB characteristics.
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JIMPOCHEM CO., LTD was established in 2010 and is headquartered in the Chemical Industry Park of Jinan City, Shandong Province. The company covers an area of over 500 acres and is a professional chemical raw material manufacturer that integrates research and development, production, sales, and technical services. Its core focus is on high-end fine chemicals and cosmetic raw materials. We have obtained multiple product-related certifications, including ISO quality system certification and environmental management system certification, and are committed to providing high-quality chemical products and one-stop procurement service solutions to global customers.
With over 16 years of chemical industry leadership, our products are exported to over 200 countries and regions in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania, serving more than 5,000 international companies as a designated chemical service provider.
Leveraging years of industry experience, we have established stable raw material procurement channels and partnered with top global chemical raw material suppliers, ensuring stable raw material quality and ample supply. Our modern production base employs an intelligent control system to automate and digitally manage the production process, balancing large-scale production with flexible customization needs. This allows for rapid response to large-volume orders and personalized product requests from our clients.
Adhering to the philosophy that "quality is the lifeline of an enterprise," the company has established a comprehensive quality control system. From raw material warehousing and inspection, real-time monitoring of the production process, to full-item inspection of finished products before shipment, every step adheres to strict quality standards to ensure that every batch of products delivered meets technical specifications. Simultaneously, a product traceability system has been established, allowing users to trace raw material source, production process, testing data, and logistics through batch numbers, supporting third-party institution testing.
In response to the global "dual-carbon" strategy, the company focuses on the research and development and production of green chemical products, adopting environmentally friendly production processes and optimizing wastewater, waste gas, and waste residue treatment systems to achieve compliant pollutant emissions and resource recycling. Many core products have obtained environmental certifications, helping downstream customers achieve green production transformation.
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