C12-13 pareth

C12-13 Pareth (CAS 66455-14-9), also marketed as Neodol 23-3, is a nonionic ethoxylated alcohol surfactant derived from a C12–C13 fatty alcohol blend.

It delivers reliable emulsification and detergency across a broad range of formulation types, making it a go-to building block for formulators balancing performance with compatibility.

In household and industrial cleaning, it functions as the primary surfactant in liquid detergents, hard surface cleaners, and degreasers, providing low-foam or controlled-foam profiles.

Personal care formulators incorporate it into rinse-off products such as body washes and shampoos where stable emulsification and skin-compatible cleansing are required.

In textile processing, it supports scouring and wetting operations, helping to remove oils and sizing agents from fiber substrates ahead of dyeing and finishing.

Industrial and institutional cleaning concentrates also rely on it for emulsifying hydrocarbon soils in alkaline formulations, ensuring high efficiency in heavy-duty applications.

The material is supplied as a liquid or low-viscosity paste, with the ethoxylation degree varying by grade to suit specific HLB requirements for different chemical systems.

Technical and industrial grades are standard across the market, with packaging typically ranging from drums to IBC totes and bulk tanker quantities for large-scale manufacturing.