Non-ionic surfactant of the polyethylene glycol family. It is used as a solubilizer and emulsifying agent in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, often as an ointment base, and also as a research tool.
Also Known As:
Cetomacrogol 1000; Brij 52; Brij 56; Brij 58; Brij-58; Polyethylene Glycol Monohexadecyl Ether; alpha-Hexadecyl-omega-Hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl); n-Hexadecane Polyoxyethylene Glycol Monether; Brij58; n Hexadecane Polyoxyethylene Glycol Monether; Polyethylene Glycol Cetyl Ether; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hexadecyl-omega-hydroxy-