Description

Oleth-8 is a nonionic surfactant belonging to the polyoxyethylene alkyl ether family, derived from oleyl alcohol. This versatile compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, solubilizing, and wetting properties in a wide range of formulations. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create stable, high-performance products.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary emulsifier, solubilizer, and opacifier in creams, lotions, hair conditioners, and makeup products.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Used as a nonionic surfactant in topical ointments, creams, and lotions to enhance drug delivery and formulation stability.
• Industrial Emulsions & Dispersions: Serves as an effective emulsifying agent for oils, waxes, and solvents in various industrial applications, including textile processing and metalworking fluids.
• Household & Institutional Cleaners: Functions as a wetting agent and detergent in liquid soaps, hard surface cleaners, and degreasers.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed to improve the spreading and penetration of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oleth-8
CAS No.	27040-03-5
Molecular Formula	C26H52O9 (Average)
Molecular Weight	~508.7 g/mol (Average)
Synonyms	PEG-8 Oleyl Ether; Polyoxyethylene (8) Oleyl Ether; Oleyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (8 EO); (Z)-9-Octadecen-1-ol, ethoxylated; PEG 400 Oleyl Ether; Ethanol, 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(9-octadecen-1-yloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]-; Brij 93; Volpo O8
EINECS	248-160-8

Quality Control

Our Oleth-8 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for critical parameters such as hydroxyl value, cloud point, and moisture content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Hydroxyl Value	85 - 105 mg KOH/g
Cloud Point (1% in water)	50 - 65 °C
Moisture (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0

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