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R (OCH2CH2)n OH
Figure 1: Chemical structure of generic Brij molecule
Brijs are produced by reacting EO with a particular fatty alcohol. The standard ranges are based upon Lauryl
(L), cetyl (C), cetearyl (CS), stearyl (S) and oleyl (O) alcohols. The number suffix in the product name indicates
the level of ethoxylation i.e. Brij O5 contains 5 moles of EO.
Product range
Chemical name
Products
Brij L
C12
Laureth-n
4, 23
Brij C
C16
Ceteth-n
2, 20
Brij CS
C16 C18
Ceteareth-n
12, 20, 25
Brij S
C18
Steareth-n
2, 10, 20, 21
Brij O
C18:1
Oleth-n
2, 5, 10, 20
Functional benefits
Detergents
Wetting agents
Dispersing agents
Emulsifiers
Solubilisers
The function and application of the Brij range is dependent on both the source fatty alcohol and the degree of
ethoxylation. General guidelines for the product ranges are shown in table 1.
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Function
Brij L
Brij C / CS / S
Brij O
Oil dispersant
Co-emulsifiers
HR
Dispersing agents
HR
HR
Emulsifiers macroemulsions
HR
Solubilisers
HR
HR
Wetting agents
HR
HR
Key
HR highly recommended
R recommended
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Emulsification
When developing an emulsifying system it is often advantageous to use two or more surfactants. These will
consist of one surfactant of relatively low HLB and another of relatively high HLB. A third component of
intermediate HLB is sometimes incorporated. The average HLB of the mixture should approximate that
required to emulsify the oily or dispersed phased.
HLB
Product name
Chemical name
4.9
Brij S2
4.9
Brij O2
5.3
Brij C2
9.1
Brij O5
9.7
Brij L4
12.4
Brij S10
12.4
Brij O10
12.9
Brij C20
13.4
Brij CS12
15.3
Brij S20
15.3
Brij O20
15.7
Brij CS20
16.2
Brij CS25
16.9
Brij L23
Table 2: HLB values for Brij range
Steareth-2
Oleth-2
Ceteth-2
Oleth-5
Laureth-4
Steareth-10
Oleth-10
Ceteth-20
Ceteareth-12
Steareth-20
Oleth-20
Ceteareth-20
Ceteareth-25
Laureth-23
Brijs are often used with anionic surfactants such as alkyl ether phosphates and sulphated oils. Such mixtures
generally produce emulsions with a very fine dispersion and improved stability.
Emulsification data
Emulsion characterisics of a 10% solvent and selected Brij (90/100) in water at 25C are shown below:
Product Name
Mineral oil
Kerosene
Rapeseed oil
Methyl oleate
Brij L4
Brij L23
Brij CS12
Brij CS20
Brij S2
Brij S20
Brij O2
Brij O20
Key
Fair emulsion achieved with moderate ease, large particle size emulsion
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Hard surfaces
Polishes
Fabric Care
Vehicle Cleaners
Hard surfaces
Hard surface cleaners are usually based on acidic or alkaline systems and therefore necessitate a surfactant
which is chemically stable at extreme pH. Brijs are often preferred in these cases because of their stability and
relatively low foaming properties. They are effective wetting agents and the performance of the cleaner can be
optimised by selecting the Brij that is most suitable for the application.
Polishes
Brijs are excellent emulsifiers for wax / solvent combinations and can be used in many types of formulations
ranging from aerosol furniture polishes to car wash and wax polishes. Brij CS20, S20 and O20 are particularly
effective emulsifiers for many natural and synthetic waxes.
Fabric care
Compatibility and chemical stability make the Brij range useful formulating aids in laundry liquid and powder
detergents and conditioning agents. Utilised in the textile processing industry, the Brij range are effective at all
temperature below cloud point and impart lubricity and antistatic properties to the finish. Textile oils and fibre
finish agents can be emulsified by products in the Brij L, O and CS ranges.
Vehicle cleaning
Microemulsion degreasers and traffic film removers for automotive care benefit in performance from a
combination of the Brij O series and Crodafos phosphate esters. As a blend, the two are able to produce
superior gels with excellent clarity, doing so at a concentration that minimises the level of surfactant required
and hence, reducing irritation levels caused by excessive surfactant use. This is beneficial for harsh system
used in the consumer markets.
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made. Suggestions for uses or applications are only opinions. Users are responsible for determining the suitability of these products for their own particular
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