Table 2 Type of uses and the number of products or processes impacted by APE substitution
Use type | Number of products or processes affected | Type of function of the alkylphenol ethoxylates |
|---|---|---|
Use as an emulsifier in the siliconisation of glass containers used as primary packaging for medicinal products | 2 medicinal products | Emulsifier in the silicone oil emulsion |
Formulation, filling and use of in vitro diagnostic assays | 23 products | Increasing the solubilisation of reagents, cell lysis, protein stabilisation and wetting agent |
Use in the production of proteins and the conjugation of latex beads (use in the production of in vitro diagnostic assays) | 19 processes* | Increasing solubilisation of reagents, cell lysis, protein extraction and protein stabilisation or dialysis |