Linear (C12 and C14) Alkyl Alcohols, Ethoxylated (6EO) - 68439-50-9

Key Functions: Cosmetics & Personal Care, Industrial / Manufacturing, Solvents & Cleaning

Linear (C12 and C14) alkyl alcohols, ethoxylated (6 EO) is a mixture of ethoxylated linear alcohols with a carbon chain length of 12 and 14. It is a nonionic surfactant used as an emulsifier, solubilizing agent, and cleansing agent. It can also function as a solvent, coupling agent or chemical intermediate (CIR 2012). Alkyl PEG ethers are mainly produced through alkaline catalysis by addition of ethylene oxide to a dry solution of the appropriate alcohol (i.e., C12 and C14 alcohols for this particular ingredient) with an alkali earth metal such as potassium hydroxide or an alkoxide such as sodium methoxide until the ethylene oxide is consumed or the reaction is terminated by addition of an acid (CIR 2012). This assessment is for linear (C12 and C14) alkyl alcohols, ethoxylated ingredients that contain an average of 6 moles ethylene oxide.

Chemical Synonyms Ethoxylated C12-14 alcohols, Linear (C12 and C14) alkyl alcohols, ethoxylated; alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated; alpha-alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) (ChemIDplus 2021)

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