Polyethylene glycol undecyl ether
What is Polyethylene glycol undecyl ether?
Polyethylene glycol undecyl ether (CAS 34398-01-1), also known as 2-(undecyloxy)ethanol, is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from undecyl alcohol and ethylene oxide.
Where is Polyethylene glycol undecyl ether used?
- Personal care: emulsifier for oil-in-water systems in skin creams, lotions and cleansing products
- Industrial and household cleaning: degreasing and dispersing agent
- Textile processing: wetting and scouring agent for fiber penetration and soil removal
- Leather and paper processing: aids uniform dispersion of treatment agents
- It is compatible with a broad range of co-surfactants and actives.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging: drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)
Other Names (Synonyms)
2-undecyloxy-1-ethanol|RefChem:910282|2-(UNDECYLOXY)ETHANOL|2-undecoxyethanol|Ethanol, 2-(undecyloxy)-|2-(Undecyloxy)ethan-1-ol|Undeceth-1|Undecyl ethyleneglycol monoether