Description

Alcohols, C12-18, Ethers With Polyethylene Glycol Mono-Me Ether is a nonionic surfactant belonging to the class of polyethylene glycol ethers of fatty alcohols. This versatile chemical offers excellent emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing properties, making it a critical component in formulations requiring stability and performance. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, textile processing, and agrochemical industries.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and hard surface cleaners for its wetting and emulsification power.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a leveling agent, dye dispersant, and scouring aid in fabric treatment.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Serves as an emulsifier and adjuvant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to improve spray coverage and efficacy.
• Paints & Coatings: Employed as a dispersing agent for pigments and fillers to ensure stable, uniform mixtures.
• Metalworking Fluids: Used in lubricants and coolants for its emulsifying and corrosion-inhibiting properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alcohols, C12-18, Ethers With Polyethylene Glycol Mono-Me Ether
CAS No.	85940-95-0
Molecular Formula	Mixture
Molecular Weight	Varies by ethoxylation degree
Synonyms	PEG-n C12-18 Alkyl Ether; Polyethylene Glycol (n) C12-18 Alkyl Ether; C12-18 Alcohols, ethoxylated, methyl ether; Fatty Alcohol Polyglycol Ether Methyl Ether; Alkyl (C12-18) Polyglycol Ether Methyl Ether; Nonionic Surfactant based on C12-18 Alcohols; POE(n) C12-18 Alkyl Methyl Ether; (where 'n' denotes the number of ethylene oxide units)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Alcohols, C12-18, Ethers With Polyethylene Glycol Mono-Me Ether adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance characteristics such as hydroxyl value, cloud point, and pH. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Cloud Point (1% in water, °C)	Contact for details
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Water Content	< 0.5%

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