Triethylene glycol monooctadecyl ether

Triethylene glycol monooctadecyl ether (CAS 4439-32-1) is a short-chain ethoxylated fatty alcohol combining a C18 stearyl backbone with three ethylene oxide units. Also marketed as STEARETH-3.

Where is Triethylene glycol monooctadecyl ether used?

• Personal care: nonionic emulsifier and wetting agent
• Cosmetics: stabilises oil-in-water emulsions in creams and lotions
• Conditioners and skin care: co-emulsifier blending with higher-ethoxylate grades
• Textile and leather processing: wetting and scouring agent improving fibre penetration during dyeing
• Home care and industrial cleaning: disperses oils and soils on hard surfaces and fabric substrates
• Leave-on skin care: moisturising component for surface hydration
• It helps retain moisture in emollient systems.

Commercial specifications

• Cosmetic and personal care grade meeting common industry purity benchmarks
• Packaging in 25 kg bags or drums