BASF
manufacturer
Ingredient Profile
Nonionic surfactant family for detergency, wetting, emulsification, and oily soil removal.
INCI Name: Alcohol Ethoxylate
CAS Number: 68439-46-3
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: N/A
Ionic Type: Nonionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: AE
Alcohol Ethoxylate is an industrial ingredient used for nonionic surfactant for detergency, wetting, emulsification, and solubilization. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Alcohol Ethoxylate is used in practical industrial formulations where nonionic surfactant for detergency, wetting, emulsification, and solubilization. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 0.5-15% depending on grade and cloud point.
Solubility: Water dispersibility depends on ethoxylation level
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Nonionic surfactant for detergency, wetting, emulsification, and solubilization.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Active Matter | 30 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Ionic Character | Nonionic | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Anionic Surfactants
status: compatible | Commonly used with anionic surfactants.
Oxidizers
status: limited | Verify grade-specific stability before use.
Alkalis
status: compatible | Often used in alkaline cleaners with grade verification.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Review supplier SDS/TDS because irritation profile and classification vary by chain length and EO level.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.