- ▸ Wetting agent: Lowers surface tension in aqueous cleaning systems.
- ▸ Detergent: Nonionic surfactant for hard-surface and laundry formulations.
- ▸ Emulsifier: Stabilizes oil-in-water systems.
- ▸ Low-foam cleaning: Propoxylation suppresses foam for CIP and machine systems.
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Request SDS →C12-16 Alcohols, Ethoxylated and Propoxylated (CAS 154248-98-3) is a nonionic surfactant made by adding ethylene oxide and propylene oxide to C12-16 fatty alcohols. Alkoxylated alcohols of this type are used as low-foam wetting agents, detergents, and emulsifiers in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C12-16 ethoxylated propoxylated?
It is a nonionic surfactant (CAS 154248-98-3) made by adding ethylene oxide and propylene oxide to C12-16 fatty alcohols. Alkoxylated alcohols of this type are used as low-foam wetting agents, detergents, and emulsifiers in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations.
What is ethoxylated propoxylated alcohol?
Ethoxylation adds ethylene oxide units and propoxylation adds propylene oxide units onto a fatty-alcohol backbone, here C12-16. The combination produces a nonionic surfactant where propoxylation suppresses foam, making it suited to CIP and machine-cleaning systems.
What is this surfactant used for in cleaning formulations?
It acts as a wetting agent to lower surface tension, a detergent for hard-surface and laundry formulations, and an emulsifier that stabilizes oil-in-water systems. Its low-foam character makes it common in clean-in-place and machine-wash applications.
What HS code applies and what is the CAS number?
The CAS number is 154248-98-3 and it is classified under HS 3402.42 (organic surface-active agents, non-ionic). Reference both on specifications and shipping documents.
What is the cost of this surfactant in bulk?
Bulk pricing depends on volume, active content, and packaging. Submit a bulk RFQ for drums, totes, or IBCs with your target quantity for a current quote, along with a CoA and SDS.