C13-15 Ethoxylated Alcohols

C13-15 Ethoxylated Alcohols (CAS 64425-86-1) are nonionic surfactants produced by ethoxylating mid-chain fatty alcohols in the C13–C15 range.

Where is C13-15 Ethoxylated Alcohols used?

• Household and industrial cleaning: low-foam or controlled-foam detergency for hard surface cleaners
• Degreasers and automatic dishwashing formulations
• Textile processing: wetting and scouring agents for uniform dye penetration and soil removal during fabric preparation
• Agricultural formulations: improved spreadability and raindrop retention of herbicide and pesticide concentrates on leaf surfaces
• Personal care: emulsifiers in rinse-off products such as body washes and conditioning shampoos
• Depending on the degree of ethoxylation, they function as emulsifiers, wetting agents, or detergent actives.

Good to know: The ethylene oxide content determines the HLB value and specific application fit.

Commercial specifications

• Standard commercial grades differentiated by EO mole count, typically 3 to 12 moles