CAS · 68439-49-6
Product Overview
Alcohols C16-18 ethoxylated is a high-purity daily-chemicals supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Grade: | Industry Grade (No Pharma Grade) |
|---|---|
| Appearance: | Milk white Solid |
| Type: | O-20 |
| Color: | 30 max. |
| Water: | 1.0% max. |
| pH: | 5.0 to 7.0 |
| Cloud point: | 86–91°C |
Applications
1. Detergents and Cleaners
Used in household and industrial cleaners as a primary or co-surfactant.
Provides wetting, emulsifying, and solubilizing power.
Effective in hard surface cleaners, laundry detergents, degreasers, and disinfectants.
2. Personal Care and Cosmetics
Found in shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and facial cleansers as a gentle emulsifier and foaming agent.
Nonionic nature makes it less irritating to skin compared to anionic surfactants.
Helps solubilize oils and condition skin and hair.
3. Textile Industry
Used in scouring agents, dyeing, and finishing auxiliaries.
Improves wettability of fabrics and aids uniform dye penetration.
Effective in removing oils, waxes, and sizing agents from textile fibers.
4. Agricultural Chemicals
Serves as an emulsifier and wetting agent in pesticide and herbicide formulations.
Enhances the spreadability and uptake of active ingredients on plant surfaces.
5. Paints and Coatings
Functions as a dispersing and wetting agent for pigments.
Improves stability and consistency of emulsions and suspensions.
6. Oilfield Applications
Used as a demulsifier, emulsifier, or wetting agent in drilling and production fluids.
Helps separate water and oil phases and enhances well-cleaning efficiency.
Benefits
Excellent emulsifying properties: Stable oil-in-water emulsions.
Versatile solubility: Compatible with a wide range of solvents and oils.
Nonionic and biodegradable: Low toxicity and suitable for environmentally friendly formulations.
Good foaming and detergency: Even in hard water conditions.
Low skin irritation: Preferred in personal care and mild cleaning applications.
Conclusion
A concise summary and suitability assessment for this product is available on request. Contact our team to discuss whether it fits your process and quality requirements.