Description

Oleth-2 is a non-ionic 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 stable and effective emulsions.

Application

• Primary emulsifier and co-emulsifier in cosmetic creams, lotions, and ointments.
• Solubilizer for fragrances, essential oils, and other lipophilic ingredients in clear aqueous systems.
• Key component in hair care products (conditioners, shampoos) for its conditioning and detangling effects.
• Used in pharmaceutical topical preparations to enhance drug delivery and formulation stability.
• Industrial applications as a wetting and dispersing agent in agrochemicals and textile processing.
• Base material for the synthesis of other specialty surfactants and esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oleth-2
CAS No.	5274-65-7
Molecular Formula	C20H42O3
Molecular Weight	330.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Polyoxyethylene (2) oleyl ether; Oleyl alcohol ethoxylate (2 EO); 2-Hydroxyethyl oleyl ether; PEG-2 oleyl ether; Ethanol, 2-[(9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yloxy]-; (Z)-2-(Octadec-9-enyloxy)ethanol; Oleyth-2; Oleth 2
EINECS	226-101-6

Quality Control

Our Oleth-2 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance, including parameters for appearance, hydroxyl value, and ethylene oxide content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and conformance to agreed specifications are available upon request.

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); ensure containers are sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (by GC)	≥ 98.0%
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
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.