INEOS Lauryl alcohol ethoxylates are non-ionic surfactants obtained by adding ethylene oxide (EO) to linear fatty alcohols having alkyl carbon atoms ranging between 12 and 16.
The lauryl alcohol ethoxylates are designated by the name ‘AE' followed by a number indicating the average number of ethylene oxide molecules added. AE2, AE3, AE5 and AE7 are viscous liquids at room temperature. AE9 is a white waxy solid. The higher EO adducts are available on request.
The range can be further extended by reacting other alcohols with other epoxides, such as propylene oxide. With its state-of- the-art technology INEOS can offer the capability to make a variety of other alcohol ethoxylates. For special product needs however contact the local sales office.
In Chemical Abstracts lauryl alcohol ethoxylates are described under the scientific name Poly(oxy- 1, 2- ethanediyl), a- dodecyl- w- hydroxy in combination with the CAS register number 9002-92-0.
