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.

Where is Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, ethoxylated used?

• Personal care: emulsifier for oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems in creams, lotions, and conditioners
• Textile and leather: wetting and scouring agent for liquor penetration and uniform dye uptake
• Household and industrial cleaning: grease dispersion and soil removal in hard surface cleaners and laundry products
• Agricultural formulations: emulsifier and spreader-sticker in crop protection concentrates
• It functions as a wetting agent and dispersant.

Good to know: Known commercially as KL 6 in certain markets.

Commercial specifications

• Standard grades for industrial, agricultural, and personal care applications
• Ethoxylate content varies to suit specific HLB requirements
• Drum and IBC packaging are the most common supply formats