Triton X-100

Product Overview & Quality

• Product Name: Triton X-100 (Polyethylene glycol p-isooctylphenyl ether)
• Brand: Kemaus (Product Code: KA-1552)
• Grade: Laboratory Grade (Lab Grade). Manufactured and certified under Kemaus quality standards to ensure highly consistent detergent properties and low peroxide background contamination. This safeguards sensitive biological assays and enzyme kinetics from unwanted chemical interference. Excellently suited for molecular biology isolation, biochemical analysis, and advanced formulation research.
• Physical Properties: Faint characteristic odor, clear, colorless to slightly yellowish viscous liquid. It foams easily and extensively upon agitation.
• Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone, yielding a clear aqueous solution.
• Key Use: Widely utilized as a powerful non-ionic surfactant and cell lysis agent in molecular biology protocols to permeabilize and disrupt cellular membranes for DNA, RNA, and protein isolation. Commonly applied as a premium solubilizing agent to extract hydrophobic membrane proteins without destabilizing their native biological structures. Also functions as an effective wetting and dispersing agent to reduce surface tension in specialized laboratory cleaning matrices, immunoassay washes, and staining techniques for diagnostic microscopy.

Safety & Hazards (Critical)

• Classification: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic to aquatic life.
• Health Risks: Direct eye contact triggers immediate severe stinging irritation, tissue watering, redness, and potential permanent ocular damage. Skin contact causes localized defatting of dermal tissues, leading to dry discomfort and irritation. Ingestion delivers acute gastrointestinal distress.
• First Aid Measures: Flush affected eyes or skin immediately with plenty of flowing water for at least 15 minutes. Seek prompt medical evaluation if irritation or burning persists.

Handling & Storage

• Storage: Store in its original, tightly sealed Kemaus container. Keep in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated chemical safety area at stable room temperature (below 30 degrees Celsius). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and direct, intense sunlight to prevent oxidative degradation over time.
• Precautions: Wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE), including laboratory chemical gloves, safety glasses, and a protective lab coat. Handle carefully when pouring due to its high viscosity and high foaming profile.