Description

Em 16 CAS NO 26581-91-9 is a specialized chemical compound widely recognized for its utility as a high-performance emulsifier and surfactant. Its molecular structure provides excellent stability and compatibility, making it a critical component for formulating stable and effective products. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking to enhance product performance and shelf life.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
• Agrochemical Concentrates: Used as a key surfactant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve dispersion and wetting.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as an effective emulsifying agent in degreasers and heavy-duty cleaning products.
• Paints & Coatings: Functions as a dispersant and stabilizer to prevent pigment settling and improve application properties.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a leveling and wetting agent in dyeing and finishing operations.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and production chemicals for emulsion stabilization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Em 16
CAS No.	26581-91-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Emulsifier 16; Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohol (C16); Polyoxyethylene (20) Cetyl Ether; Cetomacrogol 1000; Brij 58; C16E20; PEG-20 Cetyl Ether; Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Em 16 is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and comprehensive testing is performed to verify key parameters such as purity, hydroxyl value, and cloud point. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee product specifications.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Cloud Point (1% aq.)	Contact for details
Moisture (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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