Description

Hexaethylene Glycol Monooctyl Ether is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant belonging to the class of polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and solubilizing properties, making it a critical performance additive in advanced formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, coatings, and personal care industries seeking reliable and consistent raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a key emulsifier and wetting agent in herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides to enhance spray coverage and active ingredient penetration.
• Industrial Coatings & Inks: Serves as a dispersant and flow control agent to improve pigment dispersion, stability, and application properties.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a solubilizer and emollient in creams, lotions, and other products requiring gentle, non-ionic surfactants.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a leveling agent and dye assistant to ensure uniform color application and fabric treatment.
• Metalworking Fluids: Employed as a coupling agent and emulsifier in coolants and lubricants to stabilize oil-water mixtures.
• Household & Institutional Cleaners: Provides effective degreasing and cleaning power in hard surface and industrial cleaning formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaethylene Glycol Monooctyl Ether
CAS No.	4440-54-4
Molecular Formula	C20H42O7
Molecular Weight	394.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(Octyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol; PEG-6 Octyl Ether; Polyoxyethylene (6) Octyl Ether; Octoxynol-6; Octyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (6 EO); Octylphenol Ethoxylate (6 EO); Heptaethylene Glycol Monooctyl Ether (common alternate naming); Octyl Polyethylene Glycol Ether (6 EO)
EINECS	224-653-9

Quality Control

Our Hexaethylene Glycol Monooctyl Ether 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

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); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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