Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, ethoxylated

Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, ethoxylated (CAS 68920-66-1) is a nonionic surfactant derived from a blend of saturated and unsaturated long-chain fatty alcohols reacted with ethylene oxide.

Known commercially as KL 6 in certain markets, it functions primarily as an emulsifier, wetting agent, and dispersant across multiple industrial and consumer product sectors.

In personal care, it emulsifies oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems in creams, lotions, and conditioners, contributing to texture stability and skin feel for the end user.

Textile and leather processors use it as a wetting and scouring agent to improve liquor penetration and ensure uniform dye uptake during the manufacturing and finishing stages.

In household and industrial cleaning formulations, it supports grease dispersion and soil removal in hard surface cleaners and laundry products for high-performance results.

Agricultural formulators incorporate it as an emulsifier and spreader-sticker in crop protection concentrates, improving active ingredient distribution on various leaf surfaces.

This product is typically supplied as a liquid or paste, depending on the degree of ethoxylation. Standard grades are available for industrial, agricultural, and personal care applications.

Ethoxylate content varies to suit specific HLB requirements for different formulations. Drum and IBC packaging are the most common supply formats for bulk procurement needs.