Description

Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid is a nonionic surfactant and an important ethoxylated fatty acid derivative, widely recognized for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing properties. This compound is valued for its ability to enhance the performance and stability of formulations across diverse industrial sectors. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking reliable and effective surface-active agents.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, shampoos, and bath products, providing stable oil-in-water emulsions and a smooth skin feel.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an excipient in topical drug delivery systems, ointments, and creams to improve active ingredient solubility and skin penetration.
• Agrochemicals: Functions as an effective wetting agent, emulsifier, and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide formulations, enhancing spray coverage and efficacy.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a primary surfactant in liquid soaps, detergents, and degreasers, offering good cleaning power and foam stability.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a scouring, wetting, and leveling agent in dyeing and finishing processes to ensure uniform color application.
• Metalworking Fluids: Acts as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in soluble oils and synthetic coolants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	20260-64-4
Molecular Formula	C18H36O5 (for the acid core, typical)
Molecular Weight	332.48 g/mol (typical)
Synonyms	PEG-6 Lauryl Ether Carboxylic Acid; Polyoxyethylene (6) Lauryl Ether Carboxylic Acid; Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate (6 EO) Carboxylic Acid; Dodecyl Alcohol, Ethoxylated, Carboxymethylated; Alkyl (C12) Polyglycol Ether Carboxylic Acid (6 EO); AE6C; Lauryl Polyoxyethylene Glycol Carboxylic Acid; POE (6) Lauryl Ether Carboxylic Acid
EINECS	243-654-0

Quality Control

Our Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as acid value, saponification value, and ethoxylate distribution 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Acid Value)	Contact for details
pH (1% solution)	Contact for details
Water Content	≤ 1.0%
Ethylene Oxide (EO) Units	~6 (nominal)

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