Nonyl Phenol Ethoxylate

These nonylphenol and alkylphenol ethoxylates are liquids usually transparent to yellowish or waxy solids. This state depends on the number of ethoxy groups on the chain and the length of the alkyl chain. They also contain the hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts making them able to dissolve in both aqueous and oily phases reducing the tension of fluids. Ethylene oxide is cyclic ether represented by the formula C2H4O. This material is reactive and when added to the alcohol bases it forms the ethoxylate surfactant which is nonionic and does not have any electrical charge. This means they work well in hard water, in low temperatures, are stable in acids and alkali, and are compatible with other types of surfactants. It is soluble in methanol and xylene and quite stable in ordinary conditions. It is synonymous to polyoxyethylene nonyphenyl ether, nonyphenyl polyethyleneglycol ether, polyethylene monoether glycol and ethoxalate nonyphenol. It’s the properties on these nonylphenol ethoxylates that make it a valuable product for applications as industrial surfactant.