Ethoxylated 2-propylheptanol

Ethoxylated 2-propylheptanol (CAS 160875-66-1) is a nonionic surfactant derived from a branched C10 alcohol reacted with ethylene oxide.

Where is Ethoxylated 2-propylheptanol used?

• Home care and industrial cleaning: low-foam wetting agent and degreaser for spray, CIP and hard-surface formulations
• Textile and leather: emulsifier and dispersant in dyeing auxiliaries, scouring baths and finishing agents with controlled foam
• Coatings and adhesives: improves pigment dispersion and substrate wetting without destabilizing the resin matrix
• Personal care: emulsification aid and mild humectant in rinse-off and leave-on products
• It delivers low-foaming emulsification, wetting and dispersing performance.

Good to know: Ethoxylation degree varies across commercial grades to tune HLB value. Technical-grade material is standard for industrial cleaning, textile and coatings; cosmetic-grade variants meet relevant purity specifications.

Commercial specifications

• Ethoxylation degree varies across commercial grades to tune HLB value
• Cosmetic grade meeting relevant purity specifications