NONYL PHENOL 10

Nonyl Phenol 10 refers to a nonylphenol ethoxylate that contains an average of 10 ethylene oxide (EO) units per molecule of nonylphenol. 
Nonyl phenol 10 is a type of nonionic surfactant, meaning it does not carry a net electrical charge, and is synthesized by the ethoxylation of nonylphenol, a compound made by reacting phenol with nonyl (a nine-carbon alkyl chain) groups.
Nonyl phenol 10 has a shorter EO chain, which makes it less water-soluble and more lipophilic (oil-attracting). 

CAS Number: 104405
Molecular Formula: C15H24O
Molecular Weight: 220.35
EINECS Number: 2031994

Synonyms: 4nonylphenol, 104405, 4nNonylphenol, pNonylphenol, paraNonylphenol, Phenol, 4nonyl, pnNonylphenol, Phenol, pnonyl, para Nonyl phenol, 4NonylPhenol, 4nNonyl phenol, CCRIS 1251, nonylphenol, DTXSID5033836, HSDB 5359, pnonylphenol, EINECS 2031994, CHEBI:34440, I03GBV4WEL, PNONYLPHENOL (ENDOCRINE DISRUPTER), DTXCID001857, paranonylphenol, pnNonylphenol, pNonylphenol, Phenol, pnonyl, Phenol, 4nonyl, PNONYLPHENOL [HSDB], 2031994, 4nonylphenol [hsdb], 4nonyl phenol, p n Nonylphenol, MFCD00002396, 4NP, 4tertnonylphenol, CAS104405, UNIII03GBV4WEL, BRN 2047450, pnonyl phenol, Paranonyl phenol, 4Nonylphenol, tech., Spectrum_001973, SpecPlus_000624, Spectrum2_001832, Spectrum3_000872, Spectrum4_000712, Spectrum5_002066, 4nNonylphenol, 85%, 4nNonylphenol, 98%, BIDD:PXR0002, SCHEMBL15887, BSPBio_002543, KBioGR_001263, KBioSS_002539, SPECTRUM330085, 3060002067 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), BIDD:ER0006, DivK1c_006720, SPBio_001903, CHEMBL153062, KBio1_001664, KBio2_002530, KBio2_005098, KBio2_007666, KBio3_002043, 4Nonylphenol, analytical standard, Tox21_201241, Tox21_303647, BDBM50410532, CCG39613, LMPK15010001, MSK001668, STL453644, AKOS015888197, NCGC0009091801, NCGC0009091802, NCGC0009091803, NCGC0009091805, NCGC0009091806, NCGC0009091807, NCGC0009091808, NCGC0025742001, NCGC0025879301, PD002549, NS00010283, 4nNonylphenol 10 microg/mL in Acetonitrile, 4nNonylphenol 10 microg/mL in Cyclohexane, 4nNonylphenol 100 microg/mL in Cyclohexane, G83718, 4Nonylphenol, PESTANAL(R), analytical standard, SR05000002459, Q4545806, SR050000024591, 4Nonylphenol, certified reference material, TraceCERT(R), 4nonylpheno;Phenol, 4nonyl;Phenol, pnonyl;pnonylpheno;4NNONYLPHENOL;4NNONYLPHENOLD4;4NONYLPHENOL;PNNONYLPHENOL

Nonyl phenol 10 is highly water soluble emulsier & stabilizer Wetting.
Nonyl phenol 10 is soluble in chlorinated solvents and polar solvents.
Nonyl phenol 10 has recently been shown to have estrogenic properties, triggering mitotic activity in rat endometrium and cell proliferation in estrogensensitive tumor cells.

This balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties allows it to function effectively in cleaning agents, emulsifiers, dispersants, and wetting agents, particularly in medium-polarity systems or where both water and oil components are present.
Nonyl phenol 10 typically refers to a nonylphenol ethoxylate with approximately 40 ethylene oxide (EO) units in its structure. 
Nonyl phenol 10 contains long ethoxylate chains, making it more water-soluble and hydrophilic than lower EO versions.

Potential toxicity to humans who may be exposed to nonylphenol through leaching of plastics has not been determined.
In cosmetic and personal care formulations, although less common due to environmental concerns, Nonyl phenol 10 may be used in non-rinse applications to aid the blending of oil- and water-based ingredients. 
Chemically stable in the presence of dilute acids, bases and salts.

Compatible with soaps, anionic and other nonionic surfactants, and many organic solvents Nonyl phenol 10 are nonionic surfactants which are such as all kinds of other nonionic surfactants mixtures varying in the number of repeating ethoxy groups.
A member of the class of phenols that is phenol which is parasubstituted with a nonyl group.
Nonyl phenol 10 has good water solubility.

Nonyl phenol 10 has a cloud point in the temperature range of 7276°C in a solution of NaCl 100 g/L.
Nonyl phenol 10 is commonly used in industrial cleaning agents, textile processing, emulsifiers, and wetting agents, where a high degree of solubility and surface activity is needed. 

Melting point: 4344 °C
Boiling point: 293297 °C
Density: 0.937 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure: 0.109 Pa at 25 °C
Refractive index: n₂₀/D 1.511 (lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
Storage temp.: APPROX 20 °C
Solubility: Sparingly Soluble (0.020 g/L) at 25 °C
pKa: 10.15 ± 0.15 (Predicted)
Color: Clear colorless
Specific Gravity: ~1.057
Odor: Phenol-like
pH Range: 6–8
Water Solubility: 6.35 mg/L (25 °C)
BRN: 2047450
Dielectric constant: 5.2
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
LogP: 5.76

In industrial applications, Nonyl Phenol 10 is widely used for its excellent detergent, emulsifying, and wetting abilities, making it valuable in textile processing, metal cleaning, agrochemical formulations, emulsion polymerization, and oilfield chemicals. 
Nonyl phenol 10 is often preferred when a moderate degree of water solubility is needed but high surface activity and strong interaction with oily soils are also required.
Nonyl Phenol 10 shares the same environmental concerns as other nonylphenol ethoxylates. 

During degradation—especially in wastewater treatment plants—it can break down into free nonylphenol, which is toxic, persistent, bioaccumulative, and classified as an endocrine-disrupting compound. 
This has led to increased regulatory restrictions on its use in many countries and sectors, especially in household products and products with environmental discharge pathways.
Nonyl phenol 10 is a commercially available detergent.
Nonyl phenol 10 is an ethoxylated nonylphenol for nonionic surfactants and can act as emulsier and demulsier agent.

Nonyl phenol 10 fall into the general chemical category of alkylphenols.
Nonyl phenol 10 and its ethoxylates are under regulatory scrutiny in many regions due to their toxicity to aquatic life and potential to act as endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
As a result, alternatives are increasingly used in environmentally sensitive applications.

Nonyl phenol 10 is a high-molecular-weight, nonionic surfactant that belongs to the family of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), specifically characterized by an average of 40 ethylene oxide (EO) units chemically bonded to a nonylphenol core. 
This extended ethoxylation gives the compound superior solubility in water and makes it highly hydrophilic, enabling it to act as an efficient dispersing, solubilizing, emulsifying, and wetting agent in a wide variety of aqueous and polar systems.

Because of its long polyoxyethylene chain, Nonyl phenol 10 exhibits high cloud points and thermal stability, which makes it especially useful in applications that require surfactants to remain stable under elevated temperatures and high electrolyte concentrations, such as in textile scouring and dyeing processes, emulsion polymerization, and agrochemical formulations. 
Nonyl phenol 10 is also employed in cleaning products for industrial and institutional use, where its low foaming, good detergent action, and compatibility with other chemicals are particularly advantageous.
Nonyl Phenol 10 remains effective and widely used in closed-loop or industrial applications, companies are gradually shifting toward more biodegradable and eco-friendly alternatives, such as alcohol ethoxylates or sugar-based surfactants, particularly in formulations with potential environmental exposure.

Uses Of Nonyl phenol 10:
Nonyl Phenol 10 is commonly used as a powerful surfactant in industrial and institutional cleaning products, where it serves to remove oily, greasy, and particulate soils from hard surfaces, equipment, and machinery. 
Its structure, with a moderate-length ethoxylate chain, allows it to balance both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, making it particularly effective in breaking down and emulsifying hydrocarbon-based contaminants in applications such as metal degreasing, parts washing, and heavy-duty surface cleaning.

In the polymer and plastics industry, Nonyl Phenol 10 is frequently used as a nonionic emulsifier in the emulsion polymerization of synthetic latexes, such as styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), acrylics, and vinyl acetate copolymers. 
Nonyl phenol 10 stabilizes the polymer particles dispersed in water by lowering the surface tension between the monomers and the aqueous phase, thereby producing stable, uniform emulsions that are essential for the quality of latex paints, adhesives, and sealants.
In textile manufacturing, Nonyl Phenol 10 plays a crucial role as a scouring, wetting, and dispersing agent during pre-treatment processes, where it helps remove oils, waxes, and processing residues from fibers and fabrics. 

Its surface-active properties improve the penetration of dye solutions into textile fibers, enhance dye leveling, and promote uniform color development, particularly in synthetic and blended materials.
Nonyl phenol 10 is used in manufacturing antioxidants, lubricating oil additives, laundry and dish detergents, emulsiers, and solubilizers.
Nonyl phenol 10 is used in the process for the manufacture of 5nonyl salicylaldoxime, which is used for the selective purication and concentration of copper ions.

Nonionic surfactant for use in paper and textile processing, paints & coatings, and agrochemicals; featuring versatile solubility characteristics, high water solubility, suitability for use at higher temperatures.
Nonyl phenol 10 is a nonionic emulsier in the emulsion polymerization process.
Nonyl phenol 10 is compatible with a wide range of polymers and can be used in the production of acrylic, styreneacrylic, homo and vinyl acetate copolymers.

Typical application of Nonyl phenol 10 is 0.53% by weight of the total dispersion.
Nonyl phenol 10 is also used as an emulsier for the production of bituminous masses and for the emulsication of asphalts.
Nonyl phenol 10 is also an emulsifying additive in the production of polyester resins.

Nonyl phenol 10 is used in the manufacture of oil additives, surfactants, fungicide preparations and plastics and rubber.
Nonyl Phenol 10 is added to herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides as a wetting and dispersing adjuvant, allowing the active ingredients to spread more evenly on plant surfaces and to penetrate the cuticular layer of leaves more efficiently. 
This enhances the performance and bioavailability of crop protection chemicals, especially in formulations designed for foliar application.

In oil and gas extraction and refining, Nonyl Phenol 10 is used in the formulation of drilling muds, demulsifiers, and corrosion inhibitors, where it helps reduce the interfacial tension between oil and water phases. 
This contributes to better phase separation, improved fluid flow, and reduced equipment corrosion, particularly in high-temperature and high-pressure environments typical of oilfield operations.
Nonyl Phenol 10 is used as a dispersing and wetting agent in the formulation of waterborne and solvent-based paints, coatings, and inks, where it assists in uniformly distributing pigments and fillers throughout the formulation. 

Nonyl phenol 10 helps prevent settling and flocculation, ensuring long-term storage stability and consistent color appearance across batches.
In both leather treatment and paper manufacturing, Nonyl Phenol 10 serves as a penetrating and dispersing agent, helping to distribute oils, waxes, and dyes more evenly into the substrate. 
In the paper industry, it can also be used as a de-inking agent during recycling processes, allowing for the effective separation of ink particles from cellulose fibers.

Nonyl phenol 10 has applications in paper and textile processing, in paints and coatings, and in agrochemical manufacturing.
Nonyl phenol 10 is a high active nonionic surfactant nding application in a variety of agricultural applications, detergents, sanitizers, industrial cleaners, metal cleaners, textiles, and paper deinking.
Nonyl phenol 10 is nonionic and provides excellent detergency, outstanding wetting, versatile solubility characteristics and low odor.

Safety Profile Of Nonyl phenol 10:
Nonyl Phenol 10 and its breakdown products are highly toxic to aquatic organisms, including fish, algae, and invertebrates. 
Because these substances are persistent in the environment, they can remain active in surface waters and sediments for long periods, leading to long-term, chronic toxicity. 
This makes even small releases into the environment a serious concern for water quality and biodiversity.

Nonyl phenol 10 and its degradation products exhibit high toxicity to aquatic life, particularly fish, algae, and invertebrates. 
Nonylphenol is persistent and bioaccumulative, meaning it does not easily break down in the environment and can accumulate in the fatty tissues of organisms, potentially moving up the food chain. 
This has raised significant concerns among environmental regulators worldwide, resulting in its classification as a priority hazardous substance in the European Union.

Prolonged or repeated contact with Nonyl phenol 10 in its concentrated form can cause moderate to severe irritation to the skin and eyes. 
One of the primary hazards associated with Nonyl Phenol 10 is that it can degrade into nonylphenol, a substance recognized as an endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC). 

This means it can interfere with the normal functioning of hormonal systems in both humans and wildlife by mimicking estrogen. 
In aquatic environments, even at low concentrations, it has been shown to cause feminization of male fish, reduce fertility, and alter reproductive behaviors, potentially threatening entire aquatic populations and ecosystems.