Description

Alcohols, C12-16, Ethoxylated is a versatile nonionic surfactant belonging to the class of fatty alcohol ethoxylates. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and detergent properties, making it a critical component in formulating high-performance industrial and consumer products. It is widely utilized across diverse sectors including agrochemicals, industrial cleaning, textile processing, and personal care.

Application

• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a key wetting agent, emulsifier, and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a primary surfactant in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and floor care products.
• Textile Processing: Used as a scouring agent, dye leveler, and wetting agent in fabric preparation and dyeing baths.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as an emulsifier and cleansing agent in shampoos, liquid soaps, and skin cleansers.
• Household Detergents: A core ingredient in liquid laundry detergents and all-purpose cleaners for its grease-cutting ability.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Employed as a de-inking agent and dispersant in paper recycling and processing.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Acts as a stabilizer and surfactant in the production of latex polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alcohols, C12-16, Ethoxylated
CAS No.	68551-12-2
Molecular Formula	Mixture (CnH2n+1(OCH2CH2)mOH, n=12-16)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Depends on Ethoxylation Degree)
Synonyms	C12-16 Alcohols, ethoxylated; Fatty Alcohol (C12-16) Ethoxylate; Polyoxyethylene (n) C12-16 Alkyl Ether; AE; Alcohol Ethoxylate (C12-16); Lauryl-Cetyl Alcohol Ethoxylate; Alkyl Polyethylene Glycol Ether; Nonionic Surfactant C12-16
EINECS	271-084-6

Quality Control

Our Alcohols, C12-16, Ethoxylated is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested against rigorous internal specifications to ensure consistent performance, purity, and compliance with industry requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as hydroxyl value, cloud point, and ethoxylate distribution are available upon request.

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. For long-term storage, a nitrogen blanket is recommended to prevent oxidation. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Cloud Point (1% aq. sol.)	Contact for details
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Water Content	≤ 0.5%
Ethoxylate (EO) Distribution	By GPC / HPLC

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