Ethoxylated alcohols, C12-16

Ethoxylated alcohols, C12-16 (CAS 68551-12-2) is a nonionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating fatty alcohols in the C12–C16 carbon chain range. Varying the degree of ethoxylation controls HLB value, allowing formulators to tune performance.

This versatility allows for precise control over emulsification, wetting, and detergency performance across a broad range of applications. In household and industrial cleaning, it functions as the primary surfactant in liquid detergents.

It is also utilized in hard surface cleaners and degreasers, delivering low-foam or controlled-foam profiles depending on EO content. Personal care formulators incorporate it into shampoos, body washes, and emulsion-based skin care.

In these cosmetic applications, it serves as an effective emulsifier and solubilizer for oil-phase ingredients. Textile processing operations use it as a scouring and wetting agent to improve fiber penetration during pre-treatment.

It is also essential during dyeing stages to ensure uniform results. In agricultural formulations, it acts as an emulsifier and dispersant in EC and SC pesticide concentrates, improving active ingredient distribution on leaf surfaces.

The product is supplied as a liquid or paste depending on the ethoxylation degree, with higher EO variants typically remaining liquid at ambient temperatures. It is available in technical grade to meet industrial needs.

Specific EO mole variants, such as 3 EO, 7 EO, and 9 EO, are commonly stocked to meet different HLB requirements. Drum and IBC packaging are standard supply formats for industrial buyers seeking reliable chemical sourcing.