Description

Polyoxyethylene 20 Isohexadecyl Ether is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant belonging to the alkyl polyglycol ether family. This versatile compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and solubilizing properties, making it a critical performance additive in demanding formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial cleaning sectors who require reliable, consistent, and high-quality raw materials for stable end products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Primary emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, shampoos, and sunscreens, providing stable oil-in-water emulsions and enhancing skin feel.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as a solubilizing agent for poorly water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in topical and oral dosage forms.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Key surfactant in heavy-duty degreasers, hard surface cleaners, and textile processing aids for superior wetting and soil removal.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Functions as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and penetrant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve efficacy and coverage.
• Paints & Coatings: Acts as a dispersing and wetting agent in water-based systems to improve pigment stability and application properties.
• Technical Emulsions: Serves as an emulsifier for oils, waxes, and silicones in various industrial emulsion applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyoxyethylene 20 Isohexadecyl Ether
CAS No.	69364-63-2
Molecular Formula	C16H33(OCH2CH2)nOH (n~20)
Molecular Weight	~1150 g/mol (Average)
Synonyms	Isohexadecanol ethoxylate (20 EO); PEG-20 Isohexadecyl Ether; Cetyl Alcohol, Ethoxylated (20 mol EO); Isohexadecyl Alcohol, Ethoxylated; Polyoxyethylene (20) Isohexadecyl Ether; POE (20) Isohexadecyl Ether; Arlasolve 200 (Trade Name); Nonionic Surfactant C16E20
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Quality Control

Our Polyoxyethylene 20 Isohexadecyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing parameters such as hydroxyl value, ethylene oxide content, and water content, is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical formulations.

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 material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (nitrogen blanket). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	White to off-white waxy solid/paste
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	45 - 55
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (5% Solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Cloud Point (1% in water)	≥ 90°C

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