C12-C14 secondary alcohols ethoxylated

C12-C14 Secondary Alcohols Ethoxylated is a nonionic surfactant derived from mid-chain secondary alcohols reacted with ethylene oxide. CAS 84133-50-6.

Where is C12-C14 secondary alcohols ethoxylated used?

• Hard surface cleaners, degreasers and machine dishwashing: primary surfactant with low-foaming surface activity
• Textile processing: wetting and scouring agent for fiber penetration in preparation and dyeing
• Leather processing: supports fat liquoring and degreasing through uniform oil emulsification
• Rinse-off personal care: emulsification and mild cleansing without excess lather
• In institutional cleaning, low foam maintains process efficiency.

Good to know: Viscosity and HLB value vary with the degree of ethoxylation.

Commercial specifications

• Ethoxylate chain lengths typically 3 to 12 moles of ethylene oxide
• Drums and IBC containers for bulk procurement