Description

C14-18 Ethoxylated Fatty Acids are a class of nonionic surfactants derived from the ethoxylation of a blend of C14 to C18 fatty acids. These versatile compounds are valued for their excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting properties, making them essential for formulating stable and effective products. They are widely used by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, textile processing, and agrochemical industries.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Used in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and floor care formulations for superior wetting and soil removal.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a scouring agent, dye leveling agent, and softener in fabric treatment.
• Agrochemicals: Serves as a key component in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spray coverage and active ingredient penetration.
• Paints & Coatings: Employed as a pigment dispersant and grinding aid to improve color development and stability.
• Metalworking Fluids: Provides emulsification and lubrication in soluble oils and semi-synthetic coolants.

Basic Information

Product Name	C14-18 Ethoxylated Fatty Acids
CAS No.	68154-30-3
Molecular Formula	Mixture (CnH2n+1COOH, ethoxylated)
Molecular Weight	Varies by ethoxylation degree
Synonyms	Fatty acids, C14-18, ethoxylated; Polyoxyethylene (n) C14-18 fatty acid ester; PEG-(n) C14-18 fatty acid ester; Ethoxylated C14-18 fatty acid blend; Alkoxylated fatty acid (C14-18); Nonionic surfactant based on C14-18 fatty acids; Fatty acid ethoxylate (C14-18)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our C14-18 Ethoxylated Fatty Acids are manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent performance, including measurement of hydroxyl value, acid value, saponification value, and cloud point. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications 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 ambient temperatures (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has a standard shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	≤ 2.0
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Cloud Point (1% in water, °C)	Varies by ethoxylation degree
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Water Content (%)	≤ 1.0

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