Description

C12-15 Pareth-2 CAS NO 68131-39-5 is a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the alcohol ethoxylate family, derived from a blend of C12-15 fatty alcohols. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing properties, making it a versatile intermediate and additive. It is primarily needed by formulators in the personal care, household & industrial cleaning, and textile processing industries to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Used in liquid dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, and degreasers for its effective wetting and grease-cutting action.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and lubricant in fiber processing and fabric scouring operations.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Incorporated into pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve spray coverage and active ingredient penetration.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of acrylic, vinyl acetate, and other polymer lattices.
• Metalworking Fluids: Employed as an emulsifier in soluble oils and synthetic coolants.

Basic Information

Product Name	C12-15 Pareth-2
CAS No.	68131-39-5
Molecular Formula	CnH2n+2O·(C2H4O)2 (n=12-15)
Molecular Weight	~290-330 g/mol (Average)
Synonyms	C12-15 Alcohol Ethoxylate (2 EO); Polyoxyethylene (2) C12-15 Alkyl Ether; C12-15 Alkyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (2 moles EO); Laureth-2 (C12-C15); Alfonic 1214-2; Neodol 25-2; C12-15 Pareth-2; PEG-2 C12-15 Alkyl Ether; Ethoxylated C12-15 Fatty Alcohol (2 EO)
EINECS	268-596-6

Quality Control

Our C12-15 Pareth-2 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for composition, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as hydroxyl value, ethylene oxide content, and cloud point are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 product 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
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	165 - 185
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Cloud Point (1% in water)	40 - 50 °C

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