U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition

Bacteriological Analytical Manual Online
January 2001

R86
Triton X-100

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This reagent is the registered trademark for octylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol. Its recommended uses include wetting agent, detergent, dispersant, emulsifier in household and industrial cleaners, textile processing, wool scouring, and emulsifying agent for insecticides and herbicides. Triton X-100 is a nonionic preparation manufactured by Rohm and Haas Company, Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19105. It is also sold in small quantities by Fisher Scientific Co., 711 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.




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