Description

• General description: TERGITOL™ TMN 10, a heterogeneous[1] non-ionic amphiphilic surfactant[2] has a hydrophobic moiety of 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonanol and a hydrophilic side chain of polyoxyethylene glycol with an average of 10 ethylene oxide units.[1] This alkyl-substituted surfactant[1] is soluble in water and most polar organic solvents.[3]
• Application: Decomposition of non-ionic surfactant Tergitol TMN-10 by the Fenton process in the presence of iron oxide nanoparticles.: This study explores the degradation of Tergitol TMN-10 using the Fenton process, enhanced by iron oxide nanoparticles, highlighting its potential for environmental remediation strategies (Kos et al., 2014). Application of nonionic polyoxyethylene detergents in studies of phosphatidylinositol kinase.: This research investigates the utility of nonionic polyoxyethylene detergents, such as Tergitol TMN-10, in enzymatic studies, specifically focusing on phosphatidylinositol kinase activity, which is crucial for understanding cellular signaling mechanisms (Ganong and Lu, 1989).
• Biochem/physiol Actions: Tergitol series surfactants are polyethoxylated secondary alcohols[3] that can be used as foam-controlling agents.
• Features and Benefits: Suitable for use as a high-temperature penetrant & dispersantHigh hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) emulsifierFeatures narrow gel rangeBiodegradable[3]
• Legal Information: TERGITOL is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow