Isotridecanol ethoxylated

Isotridecanol ethoxylated (CAS 69011-36-5), also known as Trideceth (branched), is a nonionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating branched isotridecanol to varying degrees.

It delivers low-foam emulsification, wetting, and detergency across a broad range of industrial and consumer formulations. In household and industrial cleaning products, it functions as the primary surfactant.

It is used in hard-surface cleaners, degreasers, and all-purpose concentrates where controlled foam and strong soil removal are required. Personal care formulators incorporate it into rinse-off products.

In shampoos and body washes, its mildness and emulsifying efficiency support stable formulation at moderate use levels. Textile processing relies on it as a wetting and scouring agent for uniform dye penetration.

It ensures effective removal of oils and sizing agents from fabric. In leather and paper manufacturing, it supports degreasing baths and process chemical dispersions where surface activity is critical.

Isotridecanol ethoxylated is supplied as a liquid or paste depending on the degree of ethoxylation, with ethoxylate chain lengths typically ranging from 3 to 20 EO units for various needs.

Technical-grade material is the standard market offering, with specific grades selected by EO content to match HLB requirements for a given application. Bulk liquid supply is the common format.

The product is typically distributed in drums and IBCs. This versatile chemical ensures consistent performance across diverse industrial sectors while meeting rigorous technical specifications for global trade.