Description

Alcohol-(C12-C14), Secondary, Ethoxylated & Propoxylated is a high-performance, nonionic surfactant derived from secondary C12-C14 fatty alcohols modified with both ethylene oxide (EO) and propylene oxide (PO) blocks. This dual alkoxylation provides a unique balance of hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, offering superior wetting, emulsification, and detergency compared to single-alkoxylate surfactants. It is an essential raw material for formulators in the industrial & institutional cleaning, agrochemical, textile, and personal care industries seeking advanced performance and formulation flexibility.

Application

• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: A key component in heavy-duty degreasers, alkaline cleaners, and floor care products due to its excellent grease-cutting and wetting power.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a superior emulsifier, dispersant, and penetrant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates (EC, SC, EW formulations).
• Textile Processing: Used in scouring, dyeing, and finishing baths for its effective wetting and leveling properties on synthetic and natural fibers.
• Metal Working Fluids: Functions as an emulsifier and lubricity agent in synthetic and semi-synthetic coolants and drawing compounds.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed as an emulsifier and solubilizer in rinse-off products like shampoos and body washes, where its secondary alcohol structure offers mildness.
• Paints & Coatings: Serves as a pigment wetting and dispersing agent in water-based systems, improving color development and stability.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Utilized in de-inking processes and as a dispersant for pitch control.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Applied in drilling muds and production chemicals as an emulsifier and foaming agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alcohol-(C12-C14), Secondary, Ethoxylated & Propoxylated
CAS No.	103331-86-8
Molecular Formula	Typically C12-14H25-29O(C2H4O)m(C3H6O)nH
Molecular Weight	Variable, dependent on the degree of ethoxylation (m) and propoxylation (n).
Synonyms	C12-14 Secondary Alcohol Alkoxylate; C12-14 Sec-Alcohol Ethoxylate Propoxylate; Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene C12-14 Secondary Alkyl Ether; Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated propoxylated; POE-POP C12-14 Secondary Alcohol Ether; Nonionic Surfactant (C12-14 sec-alc., EO/PO); Alkoxylated C12-14 Secondary Fatty Alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alcohol-(C12-C14), Secondary, Ethoxylated & Propoxylated is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure consistent performance characteristics such as hydroxyl value, cloud point, and alkylene oxide content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key physical-chemical parameters are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage (>12 months), we recommend checking the product's key specifications prior to use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, mild
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Cloud Point (1% in water, °C)	Contact for details
Water Content (Karl Fischer, % w/w)	≤ 0.5
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Viscosity (cP at 25°C)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.