Definition: Polymers of ETHYLENE OXIDE and water, and their ethers. They vary in consistency from liquid to solid depending on the molecular weight indicated by a number following the name. They are used as SURFACTANTS, dispersing agents, solvents, ointment and suppository bases, vehicles, and tablet excipients. Some specific groups are NONOXYNOLS, OCTOXYNOLS, and POLOXAMERS.
tyloxapol [ Alcon brand of tyloxapol,Alevaire,Enuclene,Merck Sharp & Dohme brand of tyloxapol,SuperVent,Superinone,Translight,WR-1339,Triton A 20,Triton WR-1339,formaldehyde, polymer with oxirane and 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol,oxyethylated tertiary octylphenol formaldehyde polymer,p-isooctylpolyoxyethylenephenol formaldehyde polymer,polyhydroxyethyl-tert-octylphenolformaldehyde,triton WR 1339,tyroxapol ] non-ionic detergent with surface-active properties; incompatible with metals; surfactant also used in inhalation therapy; N1 is from CA Vol 90 Form Index; N1 in Chemline is same as synonym 8
25301-02-4
4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, polymer with formaldehyde & oxirane
