A workhorse nonionic surfactant for industrial cleaning, emulsification, and wetting. It functions as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent across industrial cleaning, textile processing, paints and coatings, and emulsion polymerization.
▸Industrial detergent: Surfactant in heavy-duty and institutional cleaners.
▸Emulsifier: Stabilizes emulsions in coatings and polymerization.
▸Wetting agent: Lowers surface tension in textile and process baths.
▸Emulsion polymerization: Surfactant for latex and resin production.
Physical Properties
Appearance
Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid (typical)
Physical State
Liquid (typical, mid-range ethoxylates)
Odor
Mild, aromatic (typical)
Water Solubility
Soluble to dispersible, increasing with degree of ethoxylation (typical)
Ionic Character
Nonionic
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10 at 25 C (typical)
pH 1% Solution
6-8 (typical)
Pour Point
0-10 C (typical, grade dependent)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Nonylphenol ethoxylate (CAS 68412-54-4) is a branched-chain nonionic surfactant made by ethoxylating nonylphenol. It functions as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent across industrial cleaning, textile processing, paints and coatings, and emulsion polymerization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is nonylphenol ethoxylate used for?
Branched nonylphenol ethoxylate (CAS 68412-54-4) is a nonionic surfactant used as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent. Applications include heavy-duty and institutional cleaners, textile processing baths, paints and coatings, and emulsion polymerization for latex and resin production.
What is nonylphenol branched and linear ethoxylated?
The terms describe the alkyl chain isomer of the nonylphenol used as the surfactant base — branched versus linear nonyl group. This material is the branched-chain ethoxylate (CAS 68412-54-4). Branching affects biodegradation and performance characteristics, so confirm the isomer your formulation requires.
What is the HS code for ethoxylated nonylphenol?
It classifies under HS 3402.42 (non-ionic organic surface-active agents). RawSource provides full identity and documentation with shipment; confirm the import classification with your customs broker for your destination.
What packaging and documentation does RawSource provide?
RawSource supplies the surfactant in bulk — drums, totes/IBCs, and larger volumes — with CoA and SDS per shipment. Specify your target degree of ethoxylation and volume when requesting a quote or documentation.
What is the cost of bulk nonylphenol ethoxylate?
Pricing depends on grade, ethoxylation level, packaging, and volume. Submit a bulk RFQ with your specification and quantity for a current quote; we do not publish spot prices.
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