Oleyl Cetyl Alcohol Ethoxylates

Oleyl Cetyl Alcohol Ethoxylates (CAS 116810-31-2) are nonionic surfactants produced by ethoxylating a blend of C16 and C18 unsaturated fatty alcohols. Also marketed as Oleyl Cetyl Alcohol 25, 50, and 80 EO grades.

Where is Oleyl Cetyl Alcohol Ethoxylates used?

• Home care and industrial cleaning: primary or co-surfactants
• Hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and laundry formulations: soil lift and rinse performance
• Textile and leather processing: wetting and scouring agents
• Personal care: emulsifiers and moisturizing agents in creams and lotions
• Agrochemical formulations: dispersion and emulsification of active ingredients in crop protection products
• They enable uniform dye penetration and removal of processing oils during manufacturing.

Commercial specifications

• Standard commercial grades defined by EO chain length: 25, 50, and 80 moles