Description

Oleth-2 is a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the polyoxyethylene alkyl ether family, derived from oleyl alcohol. This versatile compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and solubilizing properties in a wide range of formulations. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable performance and mildness. The product is supplied under the identifier CAS NO 95287-03-9.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products, providing stable emulsions and enhancing the delivery of active ingredients.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Used as a non-irritating emulsifying agent in topical ointments, creams, and medicinal lotions.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a key surfactant in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and textile processing aids due to its effective wetting and emulsification power.
• Agricultural Formulations: Employed as an adjuvant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve spreading and penetration on plant surfaces.
• Lubricants and Metalworking Fluids: Functions as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in soluble oils and synthetic coolants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oleth-2
CAS No.	95287-03-9
Molecular Formula	C20H42O3 (Typical, varies with ethylene oxide distribution)
Molecular Weight	~330.6 g/mol (Average)
Synonyms	Oleyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (2 EO); Polyoxyethylene (2) Oleyl Ether; PEG-2 Oleyl Ether; (Z)-9-Octadecen-1-ol, ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio); Ethanol, 2-[2-(9-octadecenyloxy)ethoxy]-; Brij 92; Volpo O2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Oleth-2 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance, including parameters such as hydroxyl value, ethylene oxide content, and cloud point. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (by hydroxyl value)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Cloud Point (1% in water)	Contact for details

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