Description

Hexaethylene Glycol Monodecyl Ether is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant belonging to the polyoxyethylene alkyl ether family. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and solubilizing properties, making it a versatile intermediate and performance additive. It is primarily used by formulators in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors to enhance product stability and efficacy.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a gentle emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Used in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve wetting, spreading, and penetration on plant surfaces.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a key surfactant in heavy-duty degreasers and detergent systems for its oil-emulsifying power.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a wetting agent and dye leveling assistant in fabric treatment baths.
• Paint & Coating Additives: Functions as a dispersing agent to stabilize pigment suspensions and improve film formation.
• Laboratory & Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a non-ionic surfactant in research and as a building block for specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaethylene Glycol Monodecyl Ether
CAS No.	5168-89-8
Molecular Formula	C22H46O7
Molecular Weight	422.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Decyl hexaethylene glycol ether; PEG-6 decyl ether; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-decyl-ω-hydroxy- (6 EO); Decyltriethylene glycol monoether (common misnomer); C10E6; n-Decyl hexaethylene glycol monoether; 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(Decyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexaethylene Glycol Monodecyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, hydroxyl value, and water content is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your 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). This material 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)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
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.