Description

 Triton X***0 is a commonly used detergent in laboratories. Some applications include:
 1. Permeabilizing unfixed (or lightly fixed) eukaryotic cell membranes
 2. Solubilizing membrane proteins in their native state in conjunction with zwitterionic detergents such as CHAPS
 3. Part of the lysis buffer (usually in a 5% solution in alkaline lysis buffer) in DNA extraction
 4. Reducing surface tension of aqueous solutions during immunostaining (usually in concentration of 0.**0.5% in TBS or PBS Buffer)
 5. Dispersion of carbon materials for soft composite materials
 6. Restricting colony expansion in Aspergillus nidulans in microbiology
 7. Decellularization of animal-derived tissues
 
Apart from laboratory use, Triton X***0 can be found in several types of cleaning compounds,ranging from heavy-duty industrial products to gentle detergents. It is also a popular ingredient in homemade vinyl record cleaning fluids together with distilled water and isopropyl alcohol.