Description

Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-(Carboxymethyl)-.Omega.-Hydroxy-, C10-16-Alkyl Ethers is a high-performance, nonionic surfactant belonging to the class of alkyl polyglycol ether carboxylic acids. This versatile chemical is engineered to provide excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties, particularly in challenging formulations. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing industries seeking stable, high-foaming, and skin-compatible ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Primary surfactant and foaming agent in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers, and shaving creams due to its mildness and excellent lather.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Key component in alkaline and acidic cleaning formulations for hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and dairy cleaners, offering stability across a wide pH range.
• Textile Processing: Used as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and dispersant in dyeing and printing processes, as well as in fabric pre-treatment and scouring.
• Metal Working Fluids: Functions as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking coolants and drawing compounds.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a surfactant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading, wetting, and absorption on plant surfaces.
• Paint & Coatings: Acts as a dispersing and wetting agent in water-based paints, inks, and pigment preparations to improve color development and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-(Carboxymethyl)-.Omega.-Hydroxy-, C10-16-Alkyl Ethers
CAS No.	157707-83-0
Molecular Formula	Typically CnH2n+1(OCH2CH2)mOCH2COOH (n=10-16)
Molecular Weight	Variable, based on alkyl chain length (C10-16) and ethoxylation degree (m). Contact for details.
Synonyms	Alkyl Ether Carboxylic Acid; Alkyl Polyglycol Ether Carboxylic Acid; APG-Carboxylic Acid; C10-16 Alkyl Ether Carboxylic Acid; Fatty Alcohol Ether Carboxylic Acid; AEOC; Surfactant AEOC; Sodium C10-16 Alkyl Ether Carboxylate (salt form); Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid (for specific ethoxylation); PEG-5 C10-16 Alkyl Ether Carboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .Alpha.-(Carboxymethyl)-.Omega.-Hydroxy-, C10-16-Alkyl Ethers is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent performance and meets specifications for critical parameters such as active matter content, pH, and fatty alcohol residue. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request 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. Under these conditions, the product has a typical shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Clear, pale yellow to amber liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Active Matter Content	≥ 90.0 %
pH (10% aqueous solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Acid Value	Contact for details
Water Content	≤ 1.0 %
Free Fatty Alcohol	≤ 2.0 %

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