Glycols, polyethylene, mono((1,1,3,3-tet = Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl) phenyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-

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CAS Number
9036-19-5
Name
Glycols, polyethylene, mono((1,1,3,3-tet = Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl) phenyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-
SIN Groups
Glycol ethers
Alkylphenols
Reason for inclusion on the SIN List
Octylphenolethoxylates are reported to have endocrine disrupting properties. They are the precursors of  Octylphenol which is a persistent substance. It has been found in the environment.
Date for inclusion on the SIN List
2008 September
Hazard class and category code(s) 
Source: ECHA
No harmonized CLP classification
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Chemical information

Synonyms
Octylphenol etoxilate; Octylphenoletoxilate; OPEs; Polyethylene glycol octylphenol ether; Ethoxylated octylphenol; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),alpha-(octylphenyl)omega-hydroxy-, branched
(Bio)monitoring data 
Yes, In drinking water, air, sediment and sludge
Possible uses 
Source: DOW, ERMA
Triton X surfactants. Uses for octylethoxylates are similar to those of nonylphenol ethoxylates.
Technical function of substances 
Source: DOW
wetting agent, emulsifier, detergent