Poloxyl 8 stearate

Polyoxyethylene stearates are nonionic surfactants produced by polyethoxylation of stearic acid. Two systems of nomenclature are used for these materials. The number 8 in the names poloxyl 8 stearate or polyoxyethylene 8 stearate refers to the approximate polymer length in oxyethylene units. 

Flash point >149°C for poloxyl 8 stearate Myrj 45). Solubility see Table VI. See also Table VII. 

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