Description

C12-13 Pareth-3 is a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the alcohol ethoxylate family, synthesized from a C12-13 fatty alcohol chain and three moles of ethylene oxide. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and detergent properties, offering a balance between hydrophilic and lipophilic characteristics. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in the personal care, household & industrial cleaning, and textile processing industries seeking effective and versatile surface-active agents.

Application

• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Acts as a primary surfactant and wetting agent in liquid dishwashing detergents, all-purpose cleaners, and hard surface cleaners.
• Personal Care Products: Used as an emulsifier and mild cleansing agent in shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps, and cosmetic formulations.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a scouring agent, wetting agent, and emulsifier in fabric preparation and dyeing processes.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a component in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and penetration on plant surfaces.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as a stabilizer and emulsifier in the production of acrylic, vinyl acetate, and other polymer dispersions.
• Metal Working Fluids: Used as an emulsifier and lubricity agent in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking coolants.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	C12-13 Pareth-3
CAS No.	66455-14-9
Molecular Formula	Typically C12-13H25-27O(C2H4O)3H
Molecular Weight	~350 g/mol (Average)
Synonyms	C12-13 Alcohol Ethoxylate (3 EO); C12-13 Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate (3); Polyoxyethylene (3) C12-13 Alkyl Ether; Laureth-3 (broadly related); Alfonic 1213-3; Neodol 23-3; Nonionic Surfactant 3 EO C12-13
EINECS	266-360-5

Quality Control

Our C12-13 Pareth-3 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with industry specifications. Key parameters such as hydroxyl value, ethylene oxide content, and cloud point are rigorously monitored. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is available for each shipment 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). 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
Odor	Characteristic, mild
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	150 - 165
Water Content (%)	≤ 0.5
pH (1% Aqueous Solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Cloud Point (1% in water, °C)	40 - 50

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