Description

Glycolic Acid Ethoxylate Lauryl Ether is a nonionic surfactant synthesized from lauryl alcohol, ethylene oxide, and glycolic acid, offering a unique combination of detergency, emulsification, and mildness. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting and dispersing properties, making it a versatile functional ingredient in demanding formulations. Key industries that utilize this surfactant include personal care, industrial & institutional cleaning, textile processing, and agrochemicals, where its balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic character is critical for performance.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary surfactant or co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers, providing rich lather and mildness to the skin.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in heavy-duty degreasers, floor cleaners, and detergent formulations for its superior oil removal and emulsification power.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Serves as a wetting agent, scouring aid, and dye leveling agent in textile pretreatment and dyeing processes.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed as an emulsifier and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to enhance spray coverage and stability.
• Metal Working Fluids: Functions as a lubricity agent and emulsifier in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking coolants.
• Paint & Coating Additives: Aids in pigment wetting and dispersion in water-based coating systems to prevent settling and improve finish.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycolic Acid Ethoxylate Lauryl Ether
CAS No.	27306-90-7
Molecular Formula	C16H32O4 (for n=1, typical) / Cn+14H2n+30On+3
Molecular Weight	~288.4 g/mol (for n=1) / Variable based on ethoxylation degree (n)
Synonyms	Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether glycolate; Lauryl alcohol ethoxylate glycolic acid ether; PEG lauryl ether glycolic acid; Ethoxylated lauryl alcohol glycolic acid ester; Glycolic acid, monoether with α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), C12-14-alkyl ethers; Alkyl (C12-14) polyglycol ether carboxylic acid; AE-C; Laureth carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glycolic Acid Ethoxylate Lauryl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent composition, purity, and performance. Key parameters monitored include ethoxylation degree, acid value, hydroxyl value, and moisture content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product is stable for at least 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	< 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Average Moles of EO (n)	Specified grade (e.g., n=3, 5, 7, 10)

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