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Brij™ C20

Brij™ C20 is an ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol based on cetyl alcohol chemistry. This naturally derived surfactant provides several functional benefits, such as excellent wetting properties and high foaming, making it suitable for a variety of applications. These applications include fabric and laundry care as well as industrial and institutional cleaning.

Brand: Brij (14 products)

CAS Number: 9004-95-9

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Co-Emulsifier, Detergent, Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates, Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohols

Certifications & Compliance: Detergent Ingredient Database (DID List), Halal, RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice, USDA BioPreferred

Synonyms: Cetyl alcohol ethoxylate, Cetyl poly(oxyethylene) ether, Cetyl polyethylene glycol, Ethoxylated cetyl alcohol, Ethoxylated hexadecyl alcohol, Hexadecanol poly(oxyethylene) ether, Hexadecylpoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol, Oxyethylenated hexadecyl alcohol, PEG cetyl ether, PEG monocetyl ether, POE cetyl ether, POE monohexadecyl ether, Poly(ethylene glcyol) monohexadecyl ether, Poly(oxyethylene) cetyl ether, Poly(oxyethylene) hexadecylether, Poly(oxyethylene) monocetyl ether, Poly(oxyethylene) monohexadecyl ether, Poly(oxyethylene) palmityl ether, Polyethoxylated hexadecanol, Polyethylene glycol cetyl ether, Polyethylene glycol hexadecyl ether, Polyethylene glycol monocetyl ether, Polyethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether, Polyethylene glycol monopalmityl ether, Polyethylene glycol palmityl ether, Polyethylene oxide cetyl ether, Polyethylene oxide hexadecyl ether, Polyoxyethylene cetyl alcohol ether, Polyoxyethylene ether of cetyl alcohol, Polyoxyethylene glycol monocetyl ether, Polyoxythylene cetyl ether, α-Hexadecyl-ω-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-Hydroxy-ω-cetylpoly(ethylene oxide)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Alcohol Ethoxylates,
Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohols
Chemical Name
Hexadecan- l-ol, ethoxylated
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Anti-Static Agent,
Co-Emulsifier,
Detergent,
Emulsifier,
Foaming Agent,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Wetting Agent
CAS No.
9004-95-9
EC No.
500-014-1
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Detergents & Degreasers,
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers,
Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents,
Performance Additives
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Halal,
Sustainable
HII Features
Acid Stable,
Alkaline Stable,
Detergency,
Emulsifying,
Foaming,
High Foaming,
Peroxide Stable,
Wetting
Product Background

The BRIJ SERIES of surfactants are polyoxyethylene vegetable-based fatty ethers derived from lauryl, cetyl, stearyl and oleyl alcohols. BRIJ surfactants are stable to acids and alkalies beyond the pH range that ester type emulsifiers can withstand. Hence, the BRIJ SERIES are useful for emulsifying fats and oils in highly acidic or alkaline media. The series contains both hydrophilic and lipophilic products. Depending on the HLB, BRIJ surfactants can be used to form either oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions or water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions, solubilize oils and improve wetting. These products are widely used in personal care, fiber finish and HI&I cleaning, crop protection, paints and coatings, adhesives and other industrial applications

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care
Applications
HI&I Care — Home Care
Auto Care,
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning,
Institutional & Catering,
Vehicle & Machinery
Home Care Applications
Automatic Dishwash,
Fabric Cleaners,
Fabric Conditioners,
Hand Dishwash,
Institutional Cleaners,
Multisurface Cleaners,
Multisurface Polishes,
Polishes
I&I Cleaning Applications
Automotive Cleaners,
Fabric Cleaners,
Industrial Cleaners,
Institutional Cleaners
Applications
  • Fabric & Laundry Care
  • Industrial & Institutional Cleaning

Properties

Physical Form
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HLB Value12.9--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Detergent Ingredient Database (DID List),
Halal,
RSPO MassBalance Certified,
Safer Choice,
USDA BioPreferred

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility and solubilisation

The water solubility of memtærs in each series increases with degree the of ethoxylation. Thus, the higher ethoxylates such as Bij 020, C20, CS20 and S20 are soluble in water and insoluble in mineral oil and other non-polar solvents. The lower ethoxylates such as Brij L4, 02 and S2 are soluble in mineral oil and other non- polar solvents, but are insoluble in water.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Brazil,
Canada,
China (Mainland),
Mexico,
USA
Regional Availability
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America