Surfactants
REACH
Ethoxylated laurylamine
CAS Number
31017-83-1
What is Ethoxylated laurylamine?
Ethoxylated laurylamine (CAS 31017-83-1) is a nonionic amine-based surfactant built on a C12 fatty amine backbone with ethylene oxide chains.
Where is Ethoxylated laurylamine used?
- Textile processing: improves fiber wetting and dye bath penetration for uniform coloration
- Agricultural formulations: emulsifier and adjuvant in herbicide and pesticide concentrates
- Industrial and institutional cleaners: degreasing and soil-release on hard surfaces and metal parts
- Personal care and cosmetics: emulsification aid in conditioning systems
- It functions as an emulsifier, wetting agent, and dispersant.
Good to know: Compatibility with cationic actives is a formulation requirement. Commercial grades vary by ethylene oxide units, typically 2 to 15 moles EO, which determines HLB value and application fit.
Commercial specifications
- Commercial grades vary by ethylene oxide units, typically 2 to 15 moles EO
- Specifications defined by active content, pH, and hydroxyl value
Other Names (Synonyms)
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α,α′-[(dodecylimino)di-2,1-ethanediyl]bis[ω-hydroxy-|Glycols, polyethylene, ether with 2,2′-(dodecylimino)diethanol (2:1)|Ethanol, 2,2′-(dodecylimino)di-, ether with polyethylene glycol (1:2)|Polyoxyethylated laurylamine|Polyethylene glycol (dodecylimino)diethyl ether (2:1)|FATTY AMINE ETHOXYLATES