Description

Polyoxyethylene Dilauryl Ether CAS NO 9005-02-1 is a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the polyoxyethylene alkyl ether family. This versatile compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing properties in a wide range of industrial formulations. It is a critical component for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable performance and formulation stability.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Textile Processing: Used as a wetting agent, dye leveling agent, and lubricant in fiber and fabric treatment.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Serves as an effective emulsifier and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Key ingredient in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and hard surface detergents.
• Paints & Coatings: Functions as a pigment wetting and grinding aid to improve dispersion stability.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Employed as a de-inking agent and dispersant in paper recycling and processing.
• Leather Processing: Used in fatliquoring and dyeing processes to ensure uniform penetration and softness.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyoxyethylene Dilauryl Ether
CAS No.	9005-02-1
Molecular Formula	C12H25(OCH2CH2)nOC12H25 (n varies by ethoxylation degree)
Molecular Weight	Varies by ethoxylation chain length (n)
Synonyms	Polyethylene glycol dilauryl ether; PEG dilauryl ether; Lauryl alcohol ethoxylate (dimer); Diethylene glycol dilauryl ether (for n=2); Polyoxyethylene (n) dilauryl ether; Brij L2 (trade name for specific grade); Nonionic surfactant L; POE (n) dilauryl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polyoxyethylene Dilauryl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency in parameters such as hydroxyl value, cloud point, and ethoxylation distribution. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and key specifications 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (25°C)	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Cloud Point (1% aq. sol.)	Contact for details
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0

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