ALKOMOL® E 10
ALKOMOL® E 10 is a nonionic surfactant, typically an ethoxylated alcohol with approximately 10 moles of ethylene oxide (EO) per molecule. It acts as an emulsifier, wetting agent, and solubilizer in various formulations. It is widely used in detergents, personal care products and industrial applications for its balance of hydrophilicity and lipophilicity.
- Chemical Formula
- R-(OCH2CH2)10-OH
- CAS Number
- 68439-49-6
- INCI name(s)
- PEG-10 Ether, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Polyethylene
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 400–600 g/mol
- Boiling Point
- > 200 °C
- Flash Point
- > 150 °C
- Density
- 1.04 g/cm³
- Forms
- Liquid, Viscous
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Solubilizer
- Shampoo
- Skin care products
- Cosmetic products
- Emulsifying agent