Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates (AEO/Laureth)
C12–14 EO3/7/9 • wetting/solubilizer • nonionic • low‑foam
Appearance
clear to pale liquid (EO7/9); soft paste (EO3)
Active matter
≥ 98% (typical)
HLB (approx.)
EO3 ≈ 8–9 • EO7 ≈ 12–13 • EO9 ≈ 13–14.5
Cloud point*
grade‑specific (see below)
Viscosity (25 °C)
low to medium
*Cloud point depends on test medium (e.g., 1% in water or in 10%
NaCl). Values below are indicative—confirm with your formulation
conditions.
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Form | soft paste/liquid | — |
| Active matter | ≥ 98% | ≥ 97% |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 50 | ≤ 100 |
| Hydroxyl value | — | report |
| Cloud point (1% aq.) | low/opaque | — |
| Foam profile | low | — |
| HLB (calc.) | ≈ 8–9 | — |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Form | clear liquid | — |
| Active matter | ≥ 98% | ≥ 97% |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 50 | ≤ 100 |
| pH (1% soln) | 5.5–7.5 | 5.0–8.0 |
| Cloud point (1% aq.) | ≈ 50–60 °C | report |
| Foam profile | moderate/controlled | — |
| HLB (calc.) | ≈ 12–13 | — |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Form | clear liquid | — |
| Active matter | ≥ 98% | ≥ 97% |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 50 | ≤ 100 |
| pH (1% soln) | 5.5–7.5 | 5.0–8.0 |
| Cloud point (1% aq.) | ≈ 60–70 °C | report |
| Foam profile | moderate | — |
| HLB (calc.) | ≈ 13–14.5 | — |
| Applications | Guidance | Pairings |
|---|---|---|
| Hard‑surface & industrial cleaners | EO7/9 for detergency & solubilization; tune cloud point for rinseability | With chelants/solvents; low‑foam boosters as needed |
| Textile wetting & scouring | EO3/7 for rapid wetting with controlled foam | With sodium carbonate, dispersants |
| Agro adjuvants & emulsifiers | EO7/9 to emulsify EC/SE; check crop label compatibility | With NP‑free co‑surfactants; antifoam as needed |
| Oilfield/metal cleaning | EO3 for low‑foam wetting and oily soil removal | With solvents, corrosion inhibitors |
| Packaging | Storage & Handling | Regulatory |
|---|---|---|
| • 200 kg steel/plastic drums • 1000 L IBC totes • Bulk (ISO tank) on request. | • Non‑DG. Store 10–40 °C, sealed. Product may haze/gel at low temp—warm to 30–40 °C and mix to restore clarity. Avoid strong oxidizers. Slippery when spilled. | • Nonionic surfactant. VOC‑exempt status depends on blend/region—confirm locally. APEO‑free. Customer SDS/COA provided per lot. |
Specs are representative; shipped material conforms to the COA for
the lot. Performance is formulation‑dependent—pilot test under
your conditions.