Surfactants
REACH
Polyethylene glycol lauryl ether
CAS Number
6540-99-4
What is Polyethylene glycol lauryl ether?
Polyethylene glycol lauryl ether (CAS 6540-99-4) is a nonionic surfactant for emulsification, foam control, and cleaning.
Where is Polyethylene glycol lauryl ether used?
- Personal care and cosmetics: emulsifier for oil-in-water creams, lotions, and cleansing products
- Textile and leather processing: dye penetration improver and scouring agent that removes oils
- Printing and packaging: ink dispersion aid and defoamer in coating formulations
- Water treatment: defoaming and dispersing agent in process water circuits
- It also acts as a carrier solvent and disperses oils, pigments, and actives in aqueous systems.
Commercial specifications
- Cosmetic-grade material meets relevant purity standards
- Drum and IBC packaging are standard supply formats for bulk procurement
Other Names (Synonyms)
3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30-Decaoxadotetracontan-1-ol|RefChem:272187|NOCAS_863903|Decaethylene glycol dodecyl ether|PEG10-dodecyl|Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-dodecyl-ω-hydroxy-|Glycols, polyethylene, monododecyl ether|E110L
What are the physical properties of Polyethylene glycol lauryl ether?
Log P 1.820 (est)