Igepal® CA-630 (Octylphenoxy poly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol)

Igepal(R) CA-630 is a nonionic surfactant finding application in household and industrial controlled foam detergents, industrial metal cleaners, floor cleaners and waterless hand cleaners. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.

Synonyms: Octoxynol-9 ; Triton X-100 ; Nonidet® P-40 ; Polyethylene Glycol Octylphenol Ether ; Octylphenol Ethoxylate

Key Functional Benefits:

• Effective Emulsification: Excellent at dispersing oils and greases, making it ideal for industrial floor and metal cleaners
• Controlled Foaming: Provides consistent performance in automated cleaning systems where excessive foam can be problematic
• Protein Solubilization: A preferred choice for "gentle" cell lysis, preserving the biological activity of enzymes and proteins
• High Purity: Manufactured by Spectrum Chemical to ensure consistent composition and reproducible results in research applications

Safety & Laboratory Insights:

• Not for Therapeutic Use: This product is "Ungraded" and intended strictly for industrial or research purposes. It is not suitable for human consumption, food processing, or therapeutic drug applications
• Handling: With a Health Rating of 2, it may cause moderate irritation. Wear safety goggles and chemical-resistant gloves. If the liquid becomes too viscous in cold storage, allow it to reach room temperature before pipetting
• Concentration Tip: In laboratory buffers (like RIPA buffer), Igepal® CA-630 is typically used at a concentration of 0.1% to 1.0%. Due to its high viscosity, it is often easier to prepare a 10% aqueous stock solution for daily use