Glycerol ethoxylated propoxylated

Glycerol ethoxylated propoxylated, also known as Glycerol polyethylene-propylene glycol ether, is a block copolymer polyol built on a glycerol backbone; it features alternating ethylene oxide and propylene oxide chains and is identified by CAS 9082-00-2.

Where is Glycerol ethoxylated propoxylated used?

• Personal care: emulsifier and moisturizing agent in creams, lotions and hair conditioners
• Cleaning: foam control and soil dispersion in detergents and hard-surface cleaners
• Textile and leather: softening and lubricating additive in fiber finishing and hide treatment
• Coatings and adhesives: reactive polyol component or rheology modifier
• It stabilizes oil-water systems while supporting skin hydration.

Good to know: Grades vary by ethylene oxide/propylene oxide ratio and molecular weight, which determines HLB value and application fit; buyers should confirm the specific EO/PO ratio when sourcing.

Commercial specifications

• Grades vary by EO/PO ratio and molecular weight
• Technical and industrial grades standard; specialty cosmetic grades available