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Alcohol Ethoxylate

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Aliases: AE

Nonionic surfactant family for detergency, wetting, emulsification, and oily soil removal.

Identity and Classification

N/A
INCI NameAlcohol Ethoxylate
IUPAC Name-
Other NamesAE
AbbreviationsAE
Molecular Formula-
CAS #68439-46-3
EC #-
Ingredient Category-
Chemical Family-

Overview

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.

Functions and Industries

DetergencyWettingEmulsifyingSolvency

Formulation Examples

  • Hard Surface Cleaner

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  • Industrial Degreaser

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  • Dishwashing Liquid

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Compatibility and Incompatibility

Compatible

Anionic SurfactantsOxidizersAlkalis

Incompatible

No known incompatibilities documented.

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