Alcohol Ethoxylate (AEO) Overview

Alcohol Ethoxylate (AEO) is a nonionic surfactant produced through the ethoxylation reaction between fatty alcohol and ethylene oxide. It offers excellent wetting, emulsifying, detergency and dispersion properties.

Due to its outstanding cleaning performance and compatibility with other surfactants, Alcohol Ethoxylate is widely used as a key raw material in household detergents, industrial cleaning products, textile auxiliaries, agricultural chemicals and personal care formulations.

AEO is considered an environmentally friendly surfactant because of its good biodegradability and low toxicity compared with some traditional surfactants.

Chemical Information

Product Name: Alcohol Ethoxylate (AEO)

Chemical Type: Nonionic Surfactant

CAS Number: 68131-39-5

Chemical Formula: R-(OCH₂CH₂)n-OH

Appearance:
Colorless to light yellow liquid / paste

Main Grades Available

AEO-3

Low ethoxylation degree with strong oil solubility.

Applications:

Emulsifier
Industrial cleaners
Lubricants

AEO-5

Balanced hydrophilic and lipophilic properties.

Applications:

Textile auxiliaries
Detergent formulations
Wetting agents

AEO-7

Excellent detergency and emulsification performance.

Applications:

Laundry detergents
Industrial cleaning agents
Agricultural emulsifiers

AEO-9

The most commonly used grade.

Applications:

Liquid detergents
Household cleaners
Heavy-duty cleaners
Metal cleaning agents

AEO-11

Higher hydrophilicity and water solubility.

Applications:

High-performance detergents
Textile processing
Industrial formulations

Key Properties

Excellent detergency performance
Strong emulsification ability
Good wetting properties
Low foam characteristics
Good compatibility with anionic and nonionic surfactants
Stable in hard water
Good biodegradability
Suitable for various industrial formulations

Applications

1. Household Detergents

Alcohol Ethoxylate is widely used in:

Laundry detergent
Dishwashing liquid
Liquid soap
Household cleaners

It improves oil removal and cleaning efficiency.

2. Industrial Cleaning

Used as a main ingredient in:

Metal cleaning agents
Automotive cleaners
Degreasers
Equipment cleaning chemicals

3. Textile Industry

Applications include:

Textile scouring agents
Wetting agents
Dyeing auxiliaries
Fabric processing chemicals

4. Agricultural Chemicals

Used as:

Emulsifier
Spreader
Wetting agent
Formulation additive for pesticides

Advantages as a Surfactant

Compared with traditional surfactants, AEO provides:

✔ Better oil removal ability
✔ Lower environmental impact
✔ Excellent formulation flexibility
✔ Stable performance under different temperatures
✔ Compatibility with multiple chemical systems

Packaging

Standard packaging:

200kg drum
1000kg IBC tank
Flexitank

Customized packaging available according to customer requirements.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place
Avoid direct sunlight
Keep container tightly closed
Protect from freezing

Why Choose Our Alcohol Ethoxylate

Stable supply from reliable manufacturers
Competitive China export pricing
Complete AEO grade range
Professional export service
Support for detergent and industrial applications