Amides, C12-18 and C18-unsaturated, N-(hydroxyethyl)

A fatty acid alkanolamide derived from mixed C12–C18 chain lengths, including unsaturated C18 fractions (CAS 90622-77-8).

Where is Amides, C12-18 and C18-unsaturated, N-(hydroxyethyl) used?

• Personal care: foam booster and co-emulsifier in shampoos, body washes and conditioning formulations
• Home care and industrial cleaning: detergent viscosity enhancer and foam stabiliser in liquid cleaners and degreasers
• Textile processing: emulsifier and softening aid in fibre treatment and finishing baths
• Paper and leather processing: dispersant for actives and surface treatment where controlled rheology is required
• It functions as a non-ionic surfactant active in emulsification and foam modification.

Commercial specifications

• Specifications defined by hydroxyl value, acid value and active content
• Drum and IBC quantities