Tridecethcarboxylic acid

Tridecethcarboxylic acid (CAS 56388-96-6), an ether carboxylate surfactant, is a nonionic-anionic hybrid surface-active agent derived from tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates.

Where is Tridecethcarboxylic acid used?

• Personal care: mild primary or co-surfactant in shampoos, facial cleansers and body washes
• Industrial and institutional cleaning: hard-surface cleaners and degreasers
• Textile processing: emulsifier and wetting agent in scouring and dyeing auxiliaries
• Leather and paper processing: uniform dispersion of treatment chemicals and improved substrate penetration
• It delivers emulsification, mild cleansing and degreasing across a broad pH range.

Good to know: Low irritation potential is a formulation requirement. EO chain length variations affect HLB value and application suitability.

Commercial specifications

• Drums or IBC containers, with bulk availability