ALKONAT® L 20
ALKONAT® L 20 is an ethoxylated lauryl alcohol with two ethylene oxide (EO) units. It is a nonionic surfactant, humectant, dispersant, and emulsifier derived from renewable sources. It is widely used in industrial and personal care applications, offering excellent compatibility with a variety of systems and stability in acidic and alkaline conditions.
- Synonyms
- Lauryl Alcohol and Ethoxylated Lauryl Alcohol (2 EO), Dodecanol and Dodecyl Ethoxylate (2 EO)
- Chemical Formula
- C12H25(OCH2CH2)2OH
- CAS Number
- 9002-92-0
- INCI name(s)
- Ethoxylated Lauryl Alcohol (2 EO), Lauryl Alcohol
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 274.43 g/mol
- Density
- 0.83 to 0.84 g/cm³
- Forms
- Solid (waxy)
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Foam Booster
- Skin care products
- Cosmetic products
- Surfactant