Description

Coceth-3 is a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the class of fatty alcohol ethoxylates, derived from coconut fatty alcohol. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing properties in a variety of formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products, providing a smooth texture and stable emulsions.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Serves as a key wetting agent and degreaser in liquid dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, and industrial degreasers.
• Textile Processing: Used as a scouring and wetting agent in textile pretreatment and dyeing processes to improve uniformity and penetration.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as an emulsifier and spreader in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance coverage and efficacy on plant surfaces.
• Metal Working Fluids: Employed as an emulsifier in soluble oils and synthetic coolants to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions.
• Paint & Coatings: Aids in pigment dispersion and wetting in water-based paint systems, improving color development and application properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Coceth-3
CAS No.	61791-13-7
Molecular Formula	Mixture
Molecular Weight	Mixture
Synonyms	Coconut fatty alcohol ethoxylate (3 EO); PEG-3 coconut alcohol; Polyoxyethylene (3) coconut alkyl ether; Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated (3 mol EO average); C12-14 Alcohols, ethoxylated; Alkyl (C12-C14) polyglycol ether (3 EO); Nonionic surfactant from coconut alcohol with 3 moles ethylene oxide
EINECS	263-168-5

Quality Control

Our Coceth-3 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency in key parameters such as hydroxyl value, ethylene oxide content, and cloud point. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and conformance to agreed specifications are available upon request for every shipment.

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 alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Cloud Point (1% in water)	Contact for details
Water Content	< 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.