Description

Alcohols, C12-15, Propoxylated is a synthetic, non-ionic surfactant belonging to the class of polyoxypropylene (PO) ethers of fatty alcohols. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties, making it a key component in high-performance formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing industries seeking to enhance product stability and efficacy.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier, solubilizer, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in heavy-duty degreasers, hard surface cleaners, and metalworking fluids for its superior wetting and soil penetration.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a leveling agent, dye dispersant, and scouring aid in fabric treatment and dyeing operations.
• Agricultural Formulations: Employed as an emulsifier and adjuvant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to improve spray coverage and active ingredient delivery.
• Paints & Coatings: Serves as a pigment wetting and grinding aid, improving color development and dispersion stability in water-based systems.
• Lubricants & Metalworking: Used as a component in synthetic lubricants and cutting fluids for its lubricity and corrosion inhibition properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alcohols, C12-15, Propoxylated
CAS No.	74499-34-6
Molecular Formula	Typically represented as (C12-15H25-31O)(C3H6O)nH
Molecular Weight	Varies with propoxylation degree (n). Contact for details.
Synonyms	C12-15 Alcohols, propoxylated; Polyoxypropylene C12-15 alkyl ether; C12-15 Pareth (propoxylated); POE (0) C12-15 Alcohols; Alfol 12-15 Propoxylate; Propoxylated Lauryl-Myristyl Alcohol; Fatty alcohol (C12-15) propoxylate; Nonionic surfactant based on C12-15 alcohol and propylene oxide
EINECS	Contact for details.

Quality Control

Our Alcohols, C12-15, Propoxylated is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent performance, including verification of hydroxyl value, propoxylation degree, and moisture content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	As per grade (e.g., 150-180)
Water Content (%)	≤ 0.5
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Average Moles Propoxylation (n)	As per grade (e.g., 1-5)

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