Alphox 200 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)

Alphox 200 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate) is a non-ionic surfactant and high-performance emulsifier used in a wide variety of industrial and household products. It works by lowering surface tension, which allows it to mix oil and water-based substances effectively, and is used in products like detergents, textiles, paints, and agrochemicals. It is often identified as a type of nonylphenol ethoxylate and is known for its emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing properties.

Characteristics:

Chemical properties: It is a non-ionic surfactant, meaning it does not have an electrical charge, which makes it compatible with both anionic and cationic surfactants. It is typically a liquid that is soluble in water, oil, and alcohol.

Emulsification: Its primary function is to stabilize emulsions by helping to mix oil and water-based liquids into a stable mixture.

Enhanced cleaning: It is used in cleaning products to boost their cleaning power, improve wetting, and enhance soil removal.

Technical Specifications of Alphox 200 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate):

Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid Ionic

Nature: Non-ionic

Purity: Typically 99% - 99.5%

pH (1% aqueous solution): 6.0-7.5

CAS No.: 9016-45-9

Molecular Formula: C15H24O

Solubility: Soluble in water, vegetable oils, alcohol, glycol ethers; insoluble in mineral oil and kerosene.

Uses and Applications of Alphox 200 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate):

Alphox 200 is a non-ionic emulsifier with diverse uses including in detergents, textile processing, agriculture, and paints. Its primary function is to help mix oil and water-based substances, which is valuable in applications like pesticide sprays, and as a wetting agent in cleaning and dyeing.

Detergents and cleaners: It is used in liquid detergents, germicidal cleaners, and degreasers to enhance cleaning power and stability.

Textile processing: It serves as a powerful wetting, scouring, and penetrating agent, aiding in operations like dyeing, kier boiling, and desizing.

Agriculture: It acts as a non-ionic component in pesticide formulations to improve emulsification and help the spray spread and adhere to plant surfaces.

Paints and coatings:  It functions as a pigment wetting agent and emulsifier to ensure stable and smooth paint formulations.

Leather processing: It is used as an ingredient in the formulation of tanning agents and finishing treatments to improve leather texture.

Metal cleaning: It is effective at low concentrations for removing heavy greases during industrial metal cleaning processes.

Paper and pulp: It is used as a surfactant and emulsifier in paper manufacturing.

Cosmetics: It is added to products like creams and lotions for improved texture and stability.

Hazards of Alphox 200 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate):

Alphox 200 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate) poses significant health and environmental hazards, especially due to its toxicity to aquatic life and its potential as an endocrine disruptor. The severity of the risks can depend on the concentration and level of exposure.

MOQ: 210 Kg.

Packaging: Available in 50 kg Carboy / Drum and 210 kg Drum