Description

Alcohols, C8-18, Ethoxylated Propoxylated is a versatile nonionic surfactant belonging to the class of alcohol alkoxylates. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties, derived from its mixed ethoxylate and propoxylate chain structure on a C8-18 fatty alcohol backbone. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in industries requiring robust surface-active performance, including agrochemicals, industrial cleaning, textiles, and personal care. The product's balanced hydrophobic and hydrophilic character allows for fine-tuning in a wide range of aqueous and non-aqueous systems.

Application

• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a key wetting agent, emulsifier, and dispersant in pesticide concentrates, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and alkaline cleaning formulations for its superior grease-cutting and soil suspension capabilities.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a scouring agent, dye leveler, and finishing aid due to its effective penetration and compatibility with various auxiliaries.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products, offering mildness and stability.
• Paints & Coatings: Functions as a pigment dispersant and grinding aid, improving color development and stability in water-based systems.
• Metalworking Fluids: Used in synthetic and semi-synthetic coolants and drawing compounds for lubrication and emulsion stability.
• Pulp & Paper: Applied as a de-inking agent and dispersant in paper coating formulations.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and production chemicals as an emulsifier and viscosity modifier.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alcohols, C8-18, Ethoxylated Propoxylated
CAS No.	69013-18-9
Molecular Formula	Not a single molecule; mixture of C8-18 alcohol ethoxylates propoxylates
Molecular Weight	Varies by EO/PO ratio and alcohol chain length
Synonyms	C8-18 Alcohols, ethoxylated, propoxylated; Fatty alcohol (C8-18) alkoxylate; Polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene C8-18 alkyl ether; Alcohols, C8-18, ethoxylated, propoxylated; POE-POP C8-18 alkyl ether; Alkyl (C8-18) polyglycol ether; Nonionic surfactant based on C8-18 alcohol and EO/PO; (C8-C18) Alkyl alcohol alkoxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alcohols, C8-18, Ethoxylated Propoxylated is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent performance and compliance with industry standards. Key parameters such as hydroxyl value, cloud point, pH, and moisture content are monitored. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific EO/PO ratio, alcohol distribution, and physical-chemical properties 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider using under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, mild
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Cloud Point (1% in water, °C)	Contact for details
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Moisture Content	≤ 1.0%
Ethylene Oxide (EO) Content	Contact for details
Propylene Oxide (PO) Content	Contact for details

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