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Galaxy™ MW 255
- CAS Number
- 68439-50-9
- INCI Name
- Laureth-5
- Chemical Name
- Laureth-5
Galaxy™ MW 255, also known as laureth-5, is a nonionic surfactant used in cleaning and cosmetic formulations. It is a clear liquid with a fatty odor and is water-soluble. It is also soluble in isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, and methanol, making it suitable for various applications within soaps, surfactants, and cleansers.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
- Nonionic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
- Nonionic Surfactants
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Galaxy
- Synonyms
C12E5, PEG-5 Lauryl Ether, Pentaethylene Glycol Lauryl Ether, Pentaethylene glycol monododecyl ether, Pentaoxyethylene Monododecyl Ether, Polyethylene Glycol (5) Lauryl Ether, Polyoxyethylene (5) Lauryl Ether
- Odor
- Fatty
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Soluble In
- Isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, methanol
- HII Features
- Water Soluble
- Technology
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Water Soluble
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Surfactant
- Surfactant (Nonionic)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Surfactant
- Surfactant (Nonionic)
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| pH (10% in Distilled Water) | 5.0 - 8.0 | — |
| Solidification Point | 10.0 | °C |
| Flash Point | min. 180 | °C |
| Relative Density (at 25°C) | 0.9455 - 0.9480 | g/ml |
| Solubility in Water (at 20°C) | 10.0 | grams/litre |
| Dynamic Viscosity (at 25°C, Brookfield, # 1, 12 rpm) | max. 100 | cPs |
