Description

Alcohols, C12-14, Ethers With Polyethylene Glycol Mono-Bu Ether is a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the class of alcohol ethoxylates, specifically derived from C12-14 fatty alcohols and reacted with polyethylene glycol monobutyl ether. This compound matters for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing properties, making it a versatile intermediate and performance additive. It is needed by formulators in the industrial cleaning, agrochemical, textile processing, and personal care industries seeking stable, efficient, and low-foaming surfactant solutions.

Application

• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Acts as a key surfactant in heavy-duty degreasers, floor cleaners, and metalworking fluids for superior oil emulsification and surface wetting.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as an emulsifier and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to improve tank mix stability and foliar spreading.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a scouring agent, dye leveling agent, and lubricant in fiber treatment and fabric finishing processes.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a mild emulsifier and solubilizer in rinse-off products like shampoos and body washes, where low skin irritation is desired.
• Paints & Coatings: Employed as a pigment wetting and grinding aid to improve color development and dispersion stability in water-based systems.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Utilized in de-inking formulations and as a process aid to control foam and improve drainage.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alcohols, C12-14, Ethers With Polyethylene Glycol Mono-Bu Ether
CAS No.	147993-63-3
Molecular Formula	Typically CnH2n+1O(C2H4O)mC4H9 (n=12-14)
Molecular Weight	Variable, dependent on ethoxylation degree (m)
Synonyms	PEG mono-butyl ether of C12-14 alcohols; C12-14 Alcohols, ethoxylated, butyl ether; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-butyl-ω-hydroxy-, C12-14-alkyl ethers; Nonylphenol-free ethoxylate; Fatty alcohol ethoxylate butyl ether; Alkyl (C12-14) polyglycol ether butyl ether; Surfactant based on C12-14 alcohol and butyl PEG ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alcohols, C12-14, Ethers With Polyethylene Glycol Mono-Bu Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistency and performance. Key parameters such as hydroxyl value, cloud point, and pH are monitored. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and conformance to agreed specifications are available upon request.

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 has a typical shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture. For prolonged storage, consider using under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5% w/w
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Cloud Point (1% aq. sol.)	Contact for details

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