Product Technical Information
- Purity: 95–99% (active content, depending on grade)
- Form: Clear to pale yellow liquid, viscous paste, or solid (granules/flakes)
- CAS No.: Varies by type (e.g., C12-14 Alcohol Ethoxylate: 68439-46-3)
- Molecular Formula: Varies (e.g., C12H25(OCH2CH2)9OH for a C12-14 Alcohol Ethoxylate)
- Molecular Weight: Typically 300–1,500 g/mol (varies with ethylene oxide units and alkyl chain length)
Nonionic Surfactants Specification Table
| Property |
Specification / Typical Value |
| Surface Tension Reduction |
25–35 mN/m (1% solution) |
| HLB Value |
8–18 (adjustable via ethylene oxide units) |
| Solubility in Water |
Fully soluble (temperature-dependent) |
| pH Stability |
2–12 |
| Biodegradability |
≥80% (OECD 301 standards) |
| Cloud Point (1% solution) |
40–90°C (varies with EO units) |
| Foam Characteristics |
Low to moderate foam generation |
| Compatibility |
Stable with all surfactant types |
| Toxicity (LD50, oral) |
>2,000 mg/kg (low toxicity) |
| Thermal Stability |
Up to 150°C |
Downloadable TDS:
A Technical Data Sheet (TDS) is available for download, detailing specifications, safety protocols, and handling guidelines.
Application Sectors and Industries of Nonionic Surfactants
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Nonionic surfactants are used in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for their mildness and low irritation. They stabilize emulsions in lotions and creams while enhancing foam quality and skin feel.
Household and Industrial Cleaners
Key in laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and hard surface cleaners, they provide superior grease removal, compatibility with hard water, and low foam generation in automated systems.
Agriculture
As adjuvants in herbicides and pesticides, nonionic surfactants improve wetting, spreading, and absorption of active ingredients on plant surfaces, boosting efficacy.
Textile and Leather Processing
Used as dye leveling agents, scouring aids, and softeners, they ensure uniform dye penetration, remove processing oils, and enhance fabric softness.
Pharmaceuticals
Act as solubilizers in syrups, emulsifiers in topical creams, and stabilizers in drug delivery systems, ensuring bioavailability and formulation stability.
Paints and Coatings
Serve as dispersants and wetting agents in water-based paints, improving pigment stability, gloss, and brushability while reducing defects.
Oil and Gas Industry
Utilized in drilling fluids, enhanced oil recovery, and demulsification processes to stabilize emulsions and reduce interfacial tension.
Food Processing
Approved food-grade nonionic surfactants act as emulsifiers in baked goods, dairy, and beverages, ensuring texture consistency and shelf life.
Metalworking and Machining
Incorporate into cutting fluids and lubricants to reduce friction, prevent corrosion, and improve surface finish during machining operations.
Environmental Remediation
Deployed in oil spill dispersants and soil washing solutions to emulsify hydrocarbons and enhance contaminant removal efficiency.
Packaging Types
- HDPE Drums (50–200 kg):Durable, UV-resistant containers for liquid surfactants, ensuring safe transport and storage.
- IBC Totes (1,000 liters):Cost-effective bulk packaging for industrial users, featuring easy dispensing via integrated valves.
- Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs):500–1,500 kg woven polypropylene bags for solid/paste surfactants, ideal for high-volume users.
- 25 kg Multi-Layer Bags:Moisture-proof packaging for granular or flake surfactants, suitable for controlled environments.
- Custom Retail Sizes (1–5 kg):Consumer-friendly bottles or pouches for niche markets like home care or craft applications.
Nonionic surfactants are the backbone of modern formulation science, offering unmatched versatility, safety, and performance across industries. For detailed technical and regulatory information, refer to the downloadable Technical Data Sheet (TDS).
