Where it fits
Industrial cleaners & degreasers, metalworking/process aids, emulsifiable concentrates, specialty blends requiring controlled foam.
Product Specialty Additives
Nonionic Surfactant (Ethoxylate)
Ethoxylated nonionic surfactant used for wetting, emulsification, detergency boosting, and formulation stability across industrial blends. EO/HLB grades are selected to match your substrate, temperature, water hardness, and foam profile.
Grades: multiple EO/HLB options (per inquiry)
Packaging: drums / IBC / bulk (as applicable)
Documentation: SDS / COA / TDS on request
Lead time depends on lane, origin & volume
Commercial overview
Ethoxylated nonionic surfactants are formulation workhorses used to reduce surface tension, improve wetting, stabilize emulsions, and enhance soil removal. Compared to many ionic systems, nonionics often show good compatibility across wide pH ranges and can be blended with anionic/cationic/amphoteric partners (application-dependent).
Why buyers specify it
Tunable performance by EO/HLB selection—wetting speed, emulsification strength, solubilization, and temperature behavior.
Procurement-ready supply
Defined grade selection inputs, packaging options, and QA documentation to support onboarding and repeat procurement.
Tip
If you already use a surfactant package, share the current grade and your pain point (foam, haze, separation, cold stability, wetting speed). It speeds selection.
Applications
Typical usage patterns. Share your process constraints and we’ll align the right grade.
- Wetting and penetration for fast surface coverage
- Emulsification of oils/greases in industrial cleaners
- Solubilization support for hydrophobics in water-based systems
- Detergency boosting in multi-surfactant packages
- Formulation stability support (reduce separation/haze—grade dependent)
Industrial cleaning
Used in alkaline and neutral cleaners to improve soil removal and rinse behavior (depends on build).
Process aids
Wetting/emulsification aid in compatible process streams where consistent dispersion is required.
Formulation blends
Helps stabilize emulsions and improve clarity/handling across water-based concentrates (selection-dependent).
Typical specifications & formats
Values depend on grade family and customer requirements. Confirm details on quotation and COA.
Type
Ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (grade family per inquiry)
EO / HLB
Grade dependent (selected by application: wetting vs emulsification vs solubilization)
Appearance
Clear to hazy liquid / paste (temperature & grade dependent)
Cloud point
Grade dependent (important for hot-water cleaners and electrolyte-heavy formulations)
Packaging
Drums, IBC, bulk (as applicable)
Documentation
SDS + COA on request • TDS available for most lanes
How buyers typically specify ethoxylates
Use this RFQ checklist to avoid back-and-forth and get a comparable offer.
| Parameter | What to provide | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Grade family | Reference grade / EO moles / HLB (if known) | Primary driver of wetting, emulsification strength, and solubility behavior |
| Temperature window | Min/max use temperature, hot-water cleaning? | Cloud point/phase behavior and viscosity can change with temperature |
| Electrolytes/builders | Hardness, salts, alkalinity builders, silicates, etc. | Salts can affect clarity, stability, and separation risk |
| Foam requirement | Low/medium/high foam, spray/CIP constraints | Helps select grade and whether co-surfactants are needed |
| Formulation matrix | Aqueous/solvent-assisted, pH range, other surfactants | Compatibility and final performance depend on the full package |
| Logistics | Monthly volume, packaging, destination, documentation needs | Determines best lane, lead time, and total cost structure |
Note
Some ethoxylates can become hazy or more viscous at low temperatures. If your warehouse or transport sees cold conditions, share the expected range.
Specifications may vary depending on batch, origin, grade selection, and packaging format.
Handling, storage & formulation notes
Follow SDS guidance for the exact grade supplied. For viscous grades, gentle warming and mixing may be used to improve pumpability. Maintain clean transfer equipment to avoid contamination that can impact clarity and stability in finished formulations.
Storage
Store sealed; protect from extreme temperatures; follow SDS for shelf life and compatibility guidance.
Transfer & dosing
Use suitable pumps/hoses for viscous liquids; avoid water ingress if the grade is sensitive to dilution behavior.
Formulation practice
Add under mixing; evaluate clarity/stability under your salt/alkali/solvent conditions; pilot testing recommended.
FAQ
Quick answers to common procurement and selection questions.
How do I pick the right grade?
Start with the job: wetting vs emulsification vs solubilization, then specify EO/HLB target, temperature window, and water quality.
Will it stay clear in my formulation?
Clarity depends on salts/builders, pH, solvents, and co-surfactants. Share your matrix and we’ll propose candidates for pilot tests.
Can you support repeat procurement?
Yes—define grade selection inputs and documentation needs. We’ll align a supply lane and packaging plan for consistent reorders.