Description

Fatty Acids, Castor-Oil, Ethoxylated is a non-ionic surfactant derived from the ethoxylation of castor oil fatty acids. This chemical modification significantly enhances its water solubility, emulsifying power, and surface activity, making it a versatile intermediate for high-performance formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial lubricant sectors seeking biodegradable and effective surfactants.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier, solubilizer, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Textile Processing: Used as a lubricant, softener, and antistatic agent in fiber spinning and fabric finishing.
• Industrial Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Serves as an emulsifier and lubricity additive in water-based cutting and grinding fluids.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and penetrant in pesticide and herbicide formulations.
• Paints & Coatings: Employed as a dispersing agent and flow promoter in water-based paint systems.
• Household & Institutional Cleaning: Provides effective emulsification and cleaning in hard surface cleaners and degreasers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fatty Acids, Castor-Oil, Ethoxylated
CAS No.	103819-18-7
Molecular Formula	Typically a complex mixture; based on C18 fatty acids (ricinoleic) with ethoxylate chains.
Molecular Weight	Variable, dependent on the degree of ethoxylation.
Synonyms	Ethoxylated Castor Oil Fatty Acids; PEG Castor Oil Fatty Acids; Castor Oil Fatty Acid Ethoxylate; Polyoxyethylene Castor Oil Fatty Acid Ester; Ricinoleic Acid Ethoxylate; Nonionic Surfactant from Castor Oil; Alkoxylated Castor Oil Fatty Acid; (Oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with castor oil fatty acids
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fatty Acids, Castor-Oil, Ethoxylated is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance parameters such as hydroxyl value, saponification value, and cloud point. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. Under these conditions, the product is stable for at least 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Yellowish to amber viscous liquid
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	≤ 2.0
Water Content (%)	≤ 0.5
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Cloud Point (1% in water)	Contact for details

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