Description

Oleth-10 is a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the alcohol ethoxylate family, synthesized from oleyl alcohol and 10 moles of ethylene oxide. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and solubilizing properties, making it a versatile ingredient in formulations requiring mildness and stability. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective surface-active agents.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, hair conditioners, and makeup products, providing a smooth texture and enhancing ingredient delivery.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an emulsifying agent in topical ointments, creams, and lotions, and as a solubilizer for poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaning: Serves as a key surfactant in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and textile processing aids due to its effective grease-cutting and wetting capabilities.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Incorporated into pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve spreading, wetting, and penetration on plant surfaces.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a lubricant, softener, and dyeing assistant in fiber and fabric treatment processes.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and emulsion breakers as a non-ionic surfactant for stabilization and demulsification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oleth-10
CAS No.	24871-34-9
Molecular Formula	C18H36O(C2H4O)nH (n~10)
Molecular Weight	~ 710 g/mol (Average)
Synonyms	Oleyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (10 EO); Polyoxyethylene (10) Oleyl Ether; PEG-10 Oleyl Ether; Oleyl Alcohol, Ethoxylated; Ethoxylated Oleyl Alcohol (10 moles EO); α-9-Octadecenyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl); (Z)-9-Octadecen-1-ol, ethoxylated; Various trade names (e.g., Brij® O10, Volpo O10).
EINECS	246-463-5

Quality Control

Our Oleth-10 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each 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 hydroxyl value, ethylene oxide content, and cloud point 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for an extended period.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	75 - 90
Cloud Point (1% in water)	60 - 75 °C
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %

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